Wake County Defense Resources

North Carolina has some of the toughest DWI laws in the country. So, in Wake County, the consequences for a DWI conviction do not end in courts of law. They can also negatively impact current and future employment opportunities. Whether you are currently looking for work or already have a job, a criminal record is often detrimental in many more ways than one.

In North Carolina, individuals who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), must submit to the state’s “implied consent” law, which essentially means that if an officer has reason to believe someone was driving while intoxicated, it is implied that person consents to taking a chemical test through a blood test or a breathalyzer for the purpose of determining blood alcohol content (BAC). These tests must be administered at a relevant time, though the time is not specifically defined.

An Experienced DWI Attorney Can Help to Minimize Auto Insurance Rate Hikes After a DWI When you are convicted of a Driving While Impaired (DWI) charge, you can count on your insurance rates increasing. The only variable is how much they will go up. Getting through the process of the conviction is only the first […]

What You Should Do After Being Charged with DWI in Wake County You have been arrested and charged for a drinking while intoxicated (DWI) violation. After being charged with a DWI, you may be overwhelmed. A DWI charge can have a major impact on your life. You may have your license suspended or completely revoked. […]

Find out If Jail Time Comes with your DWI When Charged in North Carolina The level of sentencing for a DWI in North Carolina determines the jail time. A Level 5 sentence may include 24 hours to 60 days of imprisonment; Level 4 has a maximum of 120 days; Level 3 has a maximum of […]

The difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion in Wake County is significant when you are charged with a crime. Both are legal standards used in criminal law with reasonable suspicion having a lower threshold than probable cause. Probable cause requires a higher level of hard evidence. Learn the details of each and differences between the two.