If you get charged with a DWI, it might fall into one of five different levels based on the specifics of the case and your driving history. The level your case falls into determines the fines you might need to pay, if or how long the state suspends your license for...
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Law enforcement arrests driver after fatal DWI crash
Defendants facing charges for driving while impaired have good reason to want to understand how the law works in a situation where fatalities occur. There are often harsher penalties for drivers who find themselves facing DWI charges and have to face vehicular...
Common DWI penalty increases distracted driving risk
If you are like many people in North Carolina, enjoying a casual drink now and then is just a normal part of life. Whether having a beer with colleagues after work on a Friday, joining friends for happy hour, hosting a family gathering or more, there is nothing...
Does a DWI mean the loss of a CDL?
North Carolina drivers may need to watch out for extra patrols as the seasons change. Wintertime brings with it the potential for slick and slippery roads, making for dangerous driving conditions. A driver's physical condition may exacerbate the dangers of traversing...
In top 10 worst drunk driving states, N.C. ranks seventh
The holiday travel season for 2019 is now in full swing. With holiday traffic poised to reach near-record levels, national drunk driving statistics by state recently became public. Data collected in 2018 from organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Is there an accurate way for me to know my own BAC level?
Facing a drunk driving charge in North Carolina is probably one of the last things you want to do. However, it happens. You may feel perfectly fine to drive, but your BAC may be well over the legal limit. You may wonder if there is any way that you can accurately...
Can you get a felony for driving while impaired in North Carolina?
Many states are cracking down on the deadly crime of impaired driving, and North Carolina is one of the strictest. The short answer to the above question is: Yes, you can be charged with a felony for DWI, but typically this level is only reserved for repeat offenders....
Defend yourself if you’re accused of a DWI
DWI charges can affect all aspects of your life, from your social circle to your job to your own perception of yourself. It's important to recognize that a first-time offense can have lasting implications, but it doesn't mean that you are inherently bad or that you...