DWI, Traffic, & Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Carteret County, NC

If you or someone you know has been arrested for DWI, we strongly advise you against navigating through the legal system alone. Without our aggressive and experienced representation, it is more likely that your case will turn out badly. Do not sit back and be passive. Take action immediately by retaining the assistance of the aggressive Carteret County criminal defense attorneys of Wheatly Law Firm. With many years of combined legal experience, you can be confident that we are fully equipped to handle your DWI charge.

Arrested for DWI?

Being arrested for driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a very serious offense in North Carolina, especially since DWI offenses often involve serious injuries or deaths for individuals who you are sharing the road with. If charged, you may be penalized with severe jail time, heavy fines, court-mandated community service, license suspension or revocation or even a lengthy prison sentence. In addition to the immediate penalties that you may face, you will also receive a permanent stain on your criminal record. This record may make it difficult for you to secure future employment.

North Carolina’s Safe Roads Act states that you will be considered to be driving while impaired if you have the following blood alcohol concentration levels of or higher while operating the vehicle:

0.08% for individuals who are 21 or older
0.0 4% for commercial drivers
0.04% for individuals who have received prior DWIs
Anything above 0% for individuals under the age of 21

Even if a driver has a blood alcohol concentration that is below the legal limit, that person can still be convicted of DWI if it can be shown that his or her driving abilities were appreciably impaired due and/or alcohol or drugs.

Additionally, the state’s DWI laws prohibit the following:

Having an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle if the driver is or has been consuming it
Having a closed or open alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a commercial vehicle
Helping an individual who is under the age of 21 obtain an alcoholic beverage in any capacity

You need the assistance of our DWI attorneys!

When facing DWI accusations, you will be required to appear before the court. It is in your best interest to work with the skilled attorneys of our firm before entering the courtroom alone. Our assistance may give you the upper hand in court and level the playing field between you and the prosecutor. We know how to protect the rights of the accused and will exhaust our resources in order to do so on your behalf. You are innocent until proven guilty. You can be confident in our legal solutions, knowledge, effort, professionalism, supportive assistance and aggressive defense strategies. We will work tirelessly to achieve your goals!

Contact Wheatly Law Firm at (252) 728-3158 to schedule a consultation