Understanding Your Rights After a DWI Charge in North Carolina

If you’ve been charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you need information and options. Here, the experienced attorneys at Browning & Long, PLLC discuss many topics related to drunk driving charges. Learn more about what the charges mean for your personal, professional, and financial future. Gain a more thorough understanding of state law, the legal process, possible consequences, legal options, and more.

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A Guide to the Consequences and Legal Process for First DWI Offenses in NC
Are you facing your first DWI charge in Charlotte, NC? Learn what legal penalties and court processes to expect and how our DWI lawyers can help.
Top Questions to Ask an Experienced License Restoration or DWI Lawyer in North Carolina: Your Guide to the Right Defense
You must retain an experienced DWI attorney in Charlotte if you've been charged with DWI. Learn the big questions to ask your lawyer before hiring them.
Constitutional Challenges to DWI Charges in Charlotte
You could get your DWI charge dismissed if you prove your rights were violated. Learn your constitutional rights and how the police might overlook them.
How to Get DWI Charges Dismissed in Charlotte
If you were arrested for DWI in NC, you may be able to get the charges dismissed if the police made errors in your case. Learn about some common errors here.
When Can You Be Charged With Letting an Intoxicated Person Drive When Drunk in North Carolina?
If you encourage an intoxicated person to drive, you can be charged with aiding and abetting a DWI in NC. What penalties do you face if you're convicted?
How to Cope With the Stress of Being Charged With DWI Charges in Charlotte
It can be very frightening to be arrested for DWI. Here, we share tips on how to manage your stress and anxiety as you go through the criminal process.
Five Common Reasons for a False Positive Breathalyzer Test Result in Charlotte DWI Cases
Did you fail a breathalyzer test? You may have gotten a false-positive result. Learn five reasons that your breathalyzer test results may have been wrong.
Can You Apply for Limited Driving Privileges After a DWI Arrest in Charlotte?
Your driver’s license will be suspended if you’re arrested for DWI in North Carolina. Find out if you can obtain limited driving privileges and how to get them.
What You Need to Know About Plea Bargains in DWI Cases in Charlotte
If you were charged with DWI, your ability to get a plea agreement is limited in Charlotte. Here, learn how to increase your chances of getting a favorable one.
Effects of a DWI Conviction on Custody of Your Children in North Carolina
A DWI conviction in North Carolina can have long-term consequences on your life. Here, learn how it may affect custody or visitation of your children.
What You Should Expect at the Police Station If You Are Arrested for DWI
What happens at a DWI booking? Here, we explain what happens at the police station, so you know what to expect and can protect your legal rights.
Medications That Can Impact on Your DWI Breathalyzer Test
If you failed your breathalyzer test, it may have been due to the medications you take. Find out which medicines can result in a false positive for DWI.

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Our Approach To DWI Cases

WE WILL GET YOU DRIVING AGAIN

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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WE WILL GATHER EVIDENCE

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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WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU IN COURT

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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WE WILL MITIGATE CONSEQUENCES

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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