Fighting to Defend People Against DWI Charges
With each subsequent DWI/DUI a person receives, the more serious the civil and criminal penalties become. For example, in North Carolina, the State can charge a person with a felony DWI following their third DWI offense. Before pleading guilty to a DWI charge, contact a lawyer at the Jones Law Firm, P.A. to schedule a free initial consultation.
As mentioned, the law considers a DWI to be an enhanceable offense, meaning the more you have been convicted of the crime, the worse the penalties become. Consider also, that the more convictions you receive, the less willing the prosecutor will be to work with you. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, our firm defends a variety of clients, from professionals, to college students.
The seriousness of the drunk driving charge you face depends upon your prior record and other aggravating factors. Factors that can enhance the penalties you face include:
- Your blood alcohol content (BAC)
- Whether you case involves a drunk driving accident
- Your prior driving record
- Whether your conduct resulted in any injuries
The more convictions you have on your record, the more important it is to hire an experienced DWI attorney. If possible, we will attempt to get the prosecutor to reduce a DWI charge to a lesser offense, such as careless driving. For any DWI charge, you should obtain a chemical dependency assessment before going to court. This will not only demonstrate to the court that you are serious about the gravity of your crime, but it will also provide you with help for a potential alcohol addiction.
At the Jones Law Firm, P.A. we will fight to protect your driving privileges. We will request a hearing before the Department of Motor Vehicles to challenge your license suspension, as well as the accuracy of the breathalyzer and field sobriety test. We will also work to obtain a temporary license.
Before jeopardizing your future by pleading guilty to a DWI charge, contact the Jones Law Firm, P.A. for a free initial consultation. Our firm accepts all major credit cards. We defend clients throughout North Carolina, including those in Greenville, Washington, Wilson, Rocky Mount, and Greene County. Please call (252) 848-4421.
