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Wilmington, NC 28401
 

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Wilmington, NC 28411
 

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DWI

North Carolina DWI Attorney

Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is commonly referred to as DWI. It is also another term for drunk driving.

In North Carolina, it is against the law to drink and drive. And, even though the legal limit of alcohol concentration in the blood is 0.08%, you can be charged and convicted of a DWI with a blood alcohol content of less then 0.08% and face severe penalties.

When you are arrested for drunk driving, you will have to deal with two separate cases. One is criminal and the other, a civil law matter, is administrative in nature and relates to your driver’s license and driving record.

Because criminal law governs the criminal portion of your DWI arrest, generally you must appear in court for arraignment, trial or negotiated disposition; sentencing, such as jail sentence, fines and alcohol education class are determined. While most drunk driving convictions are classified as misdemeanors, when no injury is involved, you could still spend up to a year in county jail. If your drunk driving incident resulted in serious injury or someone died, you may be charged with a felony, and may be sentenced to more than a year in a North Carolina State prison.

The second aspect of your DWI charge is a North Carolina Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles hearing in which your driver’s license may be suspended or revoked.

An experienced and knowledgeable attorney at your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case, when you are charged with a DWI.
A DWI conviction may affect you and our family in numerous ways, including:

  • Fines & Court Costs
  • Loss of Driver’s License
  • Mandatory Jail Sentence
  • Vehicle Immobilization or Impoundment
  • Alcohol Abuse Assessment & Treatment
  • Criminal Record
  • Increased Insurance Rates
  • Cancellation of Insurance
  • Mandatory Alcohol Safety School
  • Job Loss
  • Community Service

At the Wilmington, North Carolina law firm of Mako & Associates we regularly defend clients facing DWI charges in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Duplin Counties. With extensive DWI defense experience, our attorneys understand the scientific procedures involved in Breathalyzer, blood and other tests that police officers administer to prove your guilt. We are prepared to question the tests’ reliability, accuracy and validity, and will fight to protect your legal rights.

We offer an initial consultation at no charge to you. Contact the law office of Mako & Associates today at (888) 723-6256 to learn how we can help. Se habla Español.

For additional information about DWI and other traffic violations in North Carolina, click here to visit our Traffic Violations Center.