Category: Drunk Driving

It’s Not Too Late to Find a New Year’s Ride and Avoid an NC DWI

Jan 5
2022

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

New Year’s Eve gives many people a reason to celebrate. For some, that means getting together with friends and family to ring in the new year – and enjoying some adult beverages while doing it.

If you have plans to celebrate, then it’s a good idea to plan how to do so safely. Namely, how to get where you’re going without getting behind the wheel of a car after you’ve been drinking. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in North Carolina is an offense that’s taken very seriously, so it’s important to do what you [...]

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Driving a Golf Cart Under the Influence? It’s Still an NC DUI

Nov 21
2021

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

If you assume you need to be behind the wheel of a car or truck in order to get charged with driving under the influence, you’re not alone. It’s a common misconception that, to get a DUI, you need to be behind the wheel of an actual car or truck. However, that’s not the case at all.

A North Carolina man is finding out the hard way what the definition of a motorized vehicle is. He was arrested behind the wheel of a golf cart for driving without the headlights on. When police [...]

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How DWI Charges Work in North Carolina: Your Guide

Oct 25
2021

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

In North Carolina, it is against the law to operate a vehicle if you are impaired due to the use of drugs or alcohol. Doing so and getting caught can set you up for what is called a DWI, or driving while impaired charge.

Getting a DWI is very serious and could cause many problems for those who are convicted, such as jail time, fines, and the loss of your driver’s license. That’s why it’s crucial to understand what the law in North Carolina says about driving under the influence.

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Tips for Dealing with a North Carolina DWI

Sep 8
2021

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

Driving Under the Influence (DWI) is a serious offense in North Carolina. Depending on the severity of the case, offenders face anywhere from fines and probation to two years in prison. 

The best way to avoid the fines and possible jail time associated with DWI charges is to steer clear of drinking and driving. If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of being pulled over while under the influence of alcohol, here are some tips for navigating the situation:

Pull over in a safe place. It’s important to pull over as [...]

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Driving While Impaired in North Carolina: Laws and Penalties

Aug 20
2021

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI

Driving while impaired, or DWI, convictions are one of the most common criminal offenses in the United States. However, North Carolina’s impaired driving statutes describe the different levels of impaired driving convictions into six classifications, each with a difference in severity. 

In this post, we will discuss the laws surrounding impaired driving convictions, the penalties you will likely face, and the factors that affect your sentencing. We will find that different factors may positively or negatively affect your sentencing. We will provide you the information you need to understand the judicial path that [...]

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