DWI Category Archives — Page 4 of 14 — Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Updates Published by Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers

April 6, 2022

North Carolina Impaired Driving Law: Essential FAQ

If you’re facing charges related to impaired driving in Charlotte or surrounding areas like Monroe, Statesville or Gastonia, you likely have numerous questions. As experienced defense attorneys, we’ve compiled this comprehensive FAQ to address common concerns and provide valuable insights about impaired driving cases in North Carolina.

A Note on Terminology: DUI, DWI, and Impaired Driving

Before we dive into specific questions, it’s important to clarify some terminology. In North Carolina, you may hear the terms DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWI (Driving While Impaired or Driving While Intoxicated), and Impaired Driving used interchangeably.

March 6, 2022

DWI lawyers in Pineville NC

by Carolina Attorneys

If you have been charged with DWI in Pineville NC, it is important to understand the charges against you and what penalties you may be facing.

A DUI DWI conviction can result in a number of serious consequences, including jail time, hefty fines, and a driver’s license suspension.

That is why it is crucial to retain an experienced DUI lawyer who can help protect your rights, review your legal issues, and work to minimize the impact of these charges on your life.

September 3, 2021

Are you looking for a DWI lawyer in Charlotte, North Carolina?

by Carolina Attorneys

Finding the right lawyer for your DWI charges

If you have been charged with driving while impaired (DWI), it is important to know that there are many possible consequences. You may be facing jail time, fines and fees, license suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, community service hours, and more.

Our experienced DWI lawyers can help guide you through the process. We will fight hard to protect your rights and explain your legal options. With DWI charges, we think it’s important to pay careful attention to detail.

June 18, 2021

Can I get my DWI charges reduced?

by Carolina Attorneys

Whether you call it DUI or DWI or even drunk driving, a conviction for impaired driving in North Carolina carries consequences. It’s normal for people to ask, “Can I get my DWI charges reduced or amended to something like reckless driving?”

If you have questions about a pending charge or are dealing with the fallout of a conviction and have issues with your driver’s license and NCDMV problems, call us.

Facing criminal charges alone, whether it’s for a serious felony or even a minor speeding ticket can be tough. That’s especially true if you have little experience with the court system and don’t how things work.

December 8, 2020

Charlotte Court Cases – COVID UPDATE

by Carolina Attorneys

Criminal defense lawyers in Charlotte, prosecutors, clerks of court, law enforcement, and the legal professionals associated with court operations in North Carolina are on the front lines helping people during trying times.

The Chief District Judge in Mecklenburg County, the Honorable Elizabeth Trosch, advises Charlotte Lawyers she has contracted the Coronavirus.

We wish Judge Trosch and everyone who has contracted the Coronavirus a speedy recovery.

February 11, 2020

Can I get my DWI charges thrown out?

by Carolina Attorneys

If you’ve been arrested and charged with an offense involving “drunk driving,” we think it’s a really good idea to have a Charlotte DWI lawyer standing by your side in court.

The consequences of a possible conviction are such that you should begin your defense without delay.

Good decisions are predicated on obtaining good information.

September 24, 2019

What’s it like to handle a DMV Hearing

by Carolina Attorneys

Sitting, waiting for an 8:30 a.m. DMV Hearing, at an all-but-empty Huntersville Department of Transportation license and tag office, is a bit unusual.

It’s part of what I do as a defense attorney; but, that doesn’t make it any less surreal or interesting.

The early morning hours, sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., are mostly calm before the storm at NCDMV.

March 30, 2019

Is Drunk Driving Enforced?

by Carolina Attorneys

News outlets continue to report a spate of DUI wrecks in the Carolinas. Contrary to the narrative spun by senior law enforcement officials, ride-sharing apps like UBER and Lyft have not eliminated the dangers of alcohol-related wrecks and deaths in Charlotte.

Drunk driving fatalities have increased while the number of arrests and criminal charges have dropped, if not fallen off the cliff.

That’s not something you just “notice” without taking affirmative steps to remedy the problem. Enforcing the NC DWI laws is not a priority to senior leadership at CMPD.

December 1, 2018

DUI lawyers in Monroe NC

by Carolina Attorneys

What is DWI in NC? Is it drunk driving?

There is a fair amount of confusion in North Carolina about DWI charges. The general public may call that type of criminal charge different things like DUI, driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, and even drunk driving.

Under the NC criminal laws, the offense is simply titled: Impaired Driving. It frankly can be a bit complicated, which adds to the level of confusion. What really matters is how you respond to the charges, not what they’re called.

June 29, 2018

Do I have to get a Ignition Interlock after DWI charges?

by Carolina Attorneys

Most people have heard of the ignition interlock device in NC. It’s also occasionally called the IID by the general public or even the Blow and Go or in-car breathalyzer. The interlock is a breath testing device that’s installed in your car that measures alcohol in your breath and electronically records the BAC reading.

Its purpose is to ensure you’re not drinking and driving. If you have alcohol on your breath, the vehicle won’t start. If you keep trying to start your car after consuming alcohol, eventually that will result in a “lock out” and possible administrative action by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

If you have questions about whether a “blow and go” is required, we recommend you speak to an experienced attorney immediately. Timing is often key in such matters.