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New Bern DWI Lawyers

1. Jennings Law Firm: DWI DEFENSE: Driving While Impaired charges are serious criminal matters with serious penalties such as jail and/or prison, license revocation, automobile forfeitures, and huge insurance increase.
2. Garland Law Firm: While in many states, drunk driving charges are referred to as a DUI (driving under the influence), in North Carolina, drunk driving offenses are referred to as DWI or driving while impaired. In all states, blood alcohol levels (BAC) above .08 are illegal. DWI charges in North Carolina carry significant penalties, even for a first offense, which include: * License suspension for six months up to one year * Fines of up to $200 * Jail time ranging anywhere from 24 hours to 60 days With repeated DWI offenses, penalties stiffen. However, despite the possibility of substantial penalties, studies show that some defendants in DWI cases appear before the judge without attorney representation. As a consequence, many defendants do not understand court proceedings, what happened during the proceeding or the outcome of their case. Hiring an attorney to represent your case greatly affects your chances for a favorable outcome.
3. Daniel Potter: Upon being charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI) your license is automatically suspended for 30 days. Penalties for DWI are getting stricter in North Carolina and throughout the country. It is important to retain an attorney as soon as possible who will protect your rights and advocate for your interests in court. DWI Process in North Carolina After a person is stopped by the police, if they have had anything to drink, they have the opportunity to submit to a Breathalyzer test. There are two main outcomes that can then lead to a drunk driving arrest: * If you refuse to blow into the Breathalyzer, your license will be revoked automatically for one year and you can still be charged with a DWI. * If you do submit to the Breathalyzer test and your blood alcohol content is over .08, you will be arrested and charged with DWI.