Understanding the Potential DWI/DUI Penalties in North Carolina
In North Carolina, a drunk-driving conviction can carry hefty penalties, including fines, jail time, driver's license suspension, and the possibility of mandatory alcohol treatment, alcohol monitoring that could cost you up to $1000, community service, and even forfeiture of your vehicle. On top of that, people who are convicted of DWI/DUI often struggle to land a job, lease an apartment or even travel abroad.
At The McClinton Law Group, PLLC, we are committed to defending the rights of people facing drunk-drinking charges. We can clearly explain the potential DWI/DUI penalties you could be facing, and will vigorously protect your rights.
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An attorney at The McClinton Law Group will carefully review the evidence against our clients to determine if law enforcement made any mistakes in their investigation. We will fight to have the charges against you reduced or dismissed, to minimize the potential penalties and negative impact on your life, and protect your rights in court.
At The McClinton Law Group, PLLC, we are also committed to keeping clients informed about the legal process. We will clearly explain - in plain English - what the charges against you mean, what penalties you could be facing, and what your options are.
North Carolina's Tough DWI/DUI Penalties
In North Carolina, the penalties for driving while impaired are determined in a sentencing hearing, where the judge and jury weigh various aggravating and mitigating factors. Once these factors are weighed, you are assigned a "punishment level" of 1-5, with 1 being the most serious.
Because the sentence depends on so many factors, there is no simple way to explain what your sentence might be. However, this chart describes the range of penalties you could expect if you were convicted of impaired driving and there were no aggravating factors other than prior convictions:
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1st offense |
2nd offense within 7 years |
3rd or more offenses within 10 years (habitual impaired driving) |
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