DWI / DUI

Experienced Charlotte, North Carolina DWI / DUI Lawyer

Maybe you never thought it would never happen to you. Or, maybe you thought it would never happen again to you. Whether it's your first offense or your third or more, retaining the services of an experienced North Carolina DWI attorney is a smart move.

At Plumides Law Office, PC, our DWI attorneys have been helping residents of Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding communities deal with DWI / DUI charges for over 50 years. In 1988 John G. Plumides created DWI case law in State of North Carolina v. Walter Earl Ferguson, Jr., Court of Appeals of North Carolina, 90 N.C. App. 513; 369 S.E.2d 378; 1988 N.C. App. LEXIS 620. This case establish the defendant's constitutional right to have access to witnesses during critical stages of arrest processing, including, but not limited to, the breathalyzer test.

Our North Carolina DWI attorney has helped many people avoid the harshest of punishments, and in some cases, be exonerated of all charges.

Contact us today for a free initial consultation regarding your situation.

Whether you have been arrested for drunk driving, driving while under the influence of drugs, boating while intoxicated, or having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle, our knowledge of North Carolina DWI laws and experience in handling these types of cases can work to your advantage.

North Carolina DWI Laws

North Carolina drunk driving laws are some of the toughest in the nation. Don't mess around - get a DWI attorney who knows what he's doing so you can go to court prepared and ready to defend yourself.

Even if you are dealing with a first-time DWI / DUI arrest, the penalties can be severe, including:

• Mandatory 30 day revocation of your driver's license
  • If you have no prior convictions, we can help you petition for a limited driver's privilege which would allow you to drive to work and back during the final 20 days of your mandatory 30-day revocation
• Up to 2 years in jail. First offenses may result in probation, but a 6-month jail sentence is not out of the question
• Mandatory ignition interlock device for drivers convicted of having BAC level of .16 or above

In addition, if any aggravating circumstances are involved such as prior DWI convictions, minor children in the car, accidents involving serious injuries, and other factors, the penalty for DUI / DWI can skyrocket.

Once convicted of DWI / DWI, the conviction stays on your record forever. A drunk driving conviction can never be removed from your record. Only a dismissal or a not guilty may be removed from your record by process of expungement. In North Carolina, you are entitled to expungement once in your lifetime, and many people who have been charged with DWI and their charge has been dismissed or have been found not guilty choose to have their DWI charge and arrest expunged.  Our North Carolina DWI attorneys can assist you with the expungement process so you can erase the public record of your embarrassing arrest and charge.

Contact our experienced North Carolina DWI attorney today for a free initial consultation. Together, we will analyze your situation, discuss your options, and plan a strategy aimed at preventing your DWI arrest from disrupting your life. Our North Carolina DWI attorneys offer flexible appointment times and reasonable fees. Credit cards accepted.