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What You Should Expect at the Police Station If You Are Arrested for DWI
If you are arrested for DWI in Charlotte, it may be the first time that you have been arrested for any crime in your life. It can be a very stressful experience, and it can be confusing to go through the booking process. Below, our Charlotte DWI lawyer explains what you need to know about it so that you understand what is happening and how to protect your legal rights.
What Happens at a DWI Booking?
If you are arrested for DWI, you will be handcuffed and transported to the police station for booking. It can take four to six hours, and you will be held in a holding cell while it is completed. Here’s what could happen during the booking process:
- The police will search you and take your possessions. You will be given a list of the possessions that can be returned to you when you are released. Any property that is evidence in your DWI case would be confiscated and held by the police.
- The police will conduct a preliminary criminal background check to determine if you were arrested or convicted in the past.
- Your photograph and your fingerprints will be taken.
- If you are being charged with a felony, you may be asked to give a cheek swap so that your DNA can be added to the North Carolina or federal database.
- The police should read you your Miranda rights before questioning you if they did not do so when you were arrested. You should exercise your right to remain silent until you retain a lawyer.
- You will be allowed to contact an attorney or family member. While you are not entitled to unlimited calls, you will generally be given more than one attempt at reaching someone.
- Once your booking has been completed, you will be held in a holding cell until your bail is determined or you are released on your own recognizance.
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Simply being charged with DWI in North Carolina often results in your driver’s license being revoked for a minimum of 30 days. However, we can typically get your driving privileges reinstated almost immediately. We do this by either, first, challenging this civil license revocation, or second, getting you a limited driving privilege.
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Whether you realize it or not, a considerable amount of evidence exists regarding your DWI charge, much of which is vital to an effective defense of your case. We will review your court file, subpoena necessary documents, videos, and notes, and file the appropriate pretrial motions in a timely manner.
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As former prosecutors, we are aware of all the potential defenses that may be available to you. We do not automatically assume you intend to plead guilty and face the harsh consequences associated with a DWI conviction. We pledge we will examine every possible defense and take your case to trial if it is in your best interest.
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While it’s our goal to win every DWI case we have, it’s simply not possible for any attorney to win every time. If you are ultimately convicted of DWI, we will help you take every step possible to reduce the potential penalties, such as avoiding jail time, keeping you driving, reducing monetary costs, and more.
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