{"id":14,"date":"2016-01-14T09:49:09","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T09:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hallandgreenlaw.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2016-01-20T19:52:55","modified_gmt":"2016-01-20T19:52:55","slug":"dwi-dui-defense","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hallandgreenlaw.com\/index.php\/dwi-dui-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"DWI-DUI Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”first_element_1″][vc_column width=”2\/3″ enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text]\n

Drunk driving \u2013 driving while impaired (DWI) \u2013 is a serious charge and can result in the immediate suspension of your driver\u2019s license. North Carolina handles DWI charges stringently because driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in life-changing injuries or death.\u00a0All DWI violators will appear in front of a judge. Talking with a DUI attorney as early in the process a possible, can help you understand NC\u2019s DWI laws and your offense. Our experience may also be able to help you receive minimum penalties and could negotiate driving privileges and penalty alternatives.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text]\n

\"Concept<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]NC DWI Laws<\/strong>
\nThe state\u2019s Safe Roads Act of 1983<\/a> rolled all alcohol and drug-related driving charges under a single offense called \u201cdriving while impaired\u201d or DWI. Blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) are used to determine is a driver is impaired over the legal limit.<\/p>\n

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Revokes a driver\u2019s license for 30 days for anyone upon refusal of an alcohol or drug test or who has a 0.08 BAC (0.01 BAC if under 21 years old).<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Allows an officer to seize your vehicle and forfeit all driving privileges for someone who is impaired and whose license is currently revoked for a DWI or who is impaired and has no license or insurance.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Creates a \u201czero tolerance\u201d law for underage drinkers and drivers of commercial vehicles, school buses and day car vehicles.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Imposes a $10,000 maximum fine for DWI offenses<\/p>\n <\/div>

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\n<\/strong>Measuring a person\u2019s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is the most common way NC law enforcement officers determine if you\u2019re legally impaired. Officers may also evaluate your physical and mental state as an indication of impairment by alcohol, drugs or both.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″]
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21 years old or older: 0.08%<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Commercial drivers (CDL): 0.04%<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Younger than 21 years old: Any alcohol concentration to be charged with Driving After Consuming Under Age of 21.\u00a0 For DWI, 0.08%.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Prior DWI conviction: 0.04% *<\/p>\n <\/div>

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* If you have had a prior DWI conviction and your license has been reinstated, you must adhere to the lower BAC standard. You can\u2019t drive if you have a BAC of 0.04% or higher. This rule, however, can depend on your driving record and whether you were charged and convicted after July 1, 2001.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]Other Alcohol and Drug Offenses and Penalties
\n<\/strong>The NC DWI laws also prohibit:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″]

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An open container in the vehicle if the driver is or has been consuming alcohol<\/p>\n <\/div>

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An open or closed container in the passenger area of a commercial motor vehicle<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Helping someone younger than 21 years old obtain alcohol. This includes buying or giving alcohol as well as lending an ID so they can buy alcohol.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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\"DWI_Breathilizer\"<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″][vc_column_text]Implied Consent Law
\n<\/strong>Like all other states, North Carolina enforces an Implied Consent Law. This means that by driving a vehicle on state roads, you give law enforcement officers implied consent to administer a chemical test to determine your BAC.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]\n

If you refuse the test:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″]

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Your driver\u2019s license is immediately revoked for a minimum of 30 days<\/p>\n <\/div>

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An additional revocation for 12 months is tacked onto your standard revocation period, even if you\u2019re found not guilty<\/p>\n <\/div>

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]An Experienced Attorney Can Help<\/strong>
\nNorth Carolina has no tolerance when it comes to DWI offenses. The laws and penalties can be complicated and severe, especially for multiple offenses. If you\u2019re convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could have your driver\u2019s license suspended for a year or possibly more. If there are other aggravating factors, you could also face up to 12 months of jail time.<\/p>\n

All DWI violators will appear in front of a judge. Talking with a DUI attorney, as early in the process a possible, can help you understand NC\u2019s DWI laws and your offense. An experienced DWI lawyer may also be able to help you receive minimum penalties and could negotiate driving privileges and penalty alternatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#3276b1″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Contact us today for a free consultation<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”about_call”]\n

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