Practice Areas > Traffic Violations / DWI
Regardless of the seriousness of your moving violation, The Law Corner has the experience and expertise to efficiently and competently represent you in court. We will thoroughly analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case, so that we may provide you with the best possible defense. We feel it both our duty and privilege to serve you so that you may receive the best possible outcome based on your unique circumstances. The Law Corner is dedicated to defending your rights, and ensuring that you receive fair and just treatment in your journey through the criminal justice system.
We handle a wide traffic violation cases, including driving while impaired, speeding, driving while license revoked, no operator’s license, reckless driving, stop sign/red light violations, no insurance/registration/inspection violations, hit and run violations, underage drinking and driving, and school zone violations, just to name a few.
Representation is limited to Wake County. Contact us today! We may be able to help you:
- Get your ticket dismissed.
- Prevent your insurance rate from increasing by 25% or more.
- Minimize or eliminate insurance points.
- Minimize or eliminate license points.
- Avoid jail and community service.
- Avoid missing a morning or afternoon of work.
- Avoid trying to find a place to park downtown.
- Avoid sitting at the courthouse for hours.
- Protect your driving privileges.
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Contact the Wake County Criminal Clerk of Court Division at (919) 755-4110 with any questions.
Hoping to avoid the hassle of coming to court?
In many cases, we are able to handle your case without you being present. North Carolina General Statutes §15A-1011 provides that in certain cases, a Defenant may execute a written Waiver of Appearance form to avoid having to appear in court. Contact us today to see if your charge(s) require a court appearance.
Charged with Driving While Impaired?
In North Carolina, the laws regarding Driving Under Influence (DUI) or Driving While Impaired (DWI) have become increasingly severe over the last few years. If you have been charged with DUI / DWI or underage drinking/driving, The Law Corner will provide you with the assistance and expertise that you need, and will aggressively advocate on your behalf to attempt to achieve the best possible outcome in your case. We will evaluate the facts and circumstances surrounding your charge to determine what possible defenses you may have to your DUI / DWI charge. Our attorneys are very familiar with the law and the process surrounding DUI / DWI charges, and will use this expertise to ensure the protection of your constitutional rights regarding the basis of your traffic stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, and numerous other factors surrounding your charge. At The Law Corner, we will provide you with an aggressive defense to help guard your freedom and to help you keep your driving privileges.
In North Carolina, DUI / DWI charges are governed by North Carolina General Statute 20-138.1. This statute states that a person is guilty of Driving While Impaired if they:
A. operate
B. a vehicle
C. on a highway, street, or public vehicular area
D. while under the influence of an impairing substance or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more at any relevant time after driving.
If you have been charged with a DUI / DWI offense, it is imperative that you understand the legal meaning behind each of the elements of the crime. A DUI / DWI conviction can result in many negative consequences such as a possibility of jail time, a criminal record, higher insurance premiums, community service, alcohol education, substance-abuse treatment, and court/administrative fees. Specifically, defendants who are charged with driving while impaired face an automatic revocation of their license for at least 30 days, even before they have had a trial. However, in many cases, a competent and knowledgeable attorney can help you obtain a limited driving privilege after the first 10 days of this suspension.
If convicted of a DUI / DWI, a person could face court fines of up to $2000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, and insurance increases of up to 400%. Many DUI / DWI convictions result in mandatory jail sentences, and a person could be sentenced to jail even if he is a first time DWI offender.
If you have been charged with driving while impaired, it is important to remember that it doesn’t automatically mean you are guilty. There may be possible defenses in your case that should be raised at trial. Also, there may be alternatives that can be taken to help minimize the negative effects in the event of a conviction. If you’ve been charged with driving while impaired, contact us at The Law Corner for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Just because you have been charged with a crime does not mean you are guilty! Contact The Law Corner today to set up a free consultation and learn about your rights!