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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Reasons for False Positive Breathalyzer Tests in 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. -
Obtaining Limited Driving Privileges After a DWI Arrest 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. -
How Plea Bargains Work in DWI Cases in North Carolina 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. -
How a DWI Conviction Can Affect Child Custody in Charlotte 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 Happens at the Police Station After a DWI Arrest 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 Affect a 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. -
How Social Media Can Hurt Your DWI Case Did you post on a social media site before your DWI arrest? Learn how the police can discover your posts and use them against you in your criminal case. -
Steps in a North Carolina DWI Case If you have been arrested for DWI in NC, this may be your first time facing criminal charges. Here, we explain what to expect in your criminal court case. -
Challenging Field Sobriety Tests in a Charlotte DWI Case Did the officer have you take field sobriety tests before arresting you for DWI in North Carolina? Here, learn how to challenge your test results. -
10 Myths on How to Beat a Breathalyzer Test Many people falsely assume that they can drink and then beat a breathalyzer test. Here, we discuss common myths about tricking the test that do not work.
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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