by Aaron Lee | Mar 5, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
While most clients are hesitant to speak at their plea hearing, a court apology can help at sentencing. But only if the apology is sincere. Court Apology at DWI Plea Because there are so many Charlotte DWI lawyers, there are many different styles. However, relatively...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 7, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
DWI law changes regularly in North Carolina. Unfortunately, almost all new laws only make our DWI harsher. For example, the minimum BAC level, or “legal limit” used to be 0.15. Subsequently, it was reduced to 0.10. And now, the national standard is...
by Aaron Lee | Mar 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In some situations it may be advisable to appeal a DWI conviction. This occurs when someone is found guilty in District Court but there are additional circumstances that arise which allow the conviction to be challenged. In some cases additional evidence or new...
by Aaron Lee | Mar 13, 2014 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Implied Consent laws in North Carolina do require that anyone is suspected of driving while intoxicated must submit to chemical testing. Most of the time this is completed at the police station after an arrest has taken place. Police will set up the breathalyzer...
by Aaron Lee | Mar 13, 2014 | Felony DUI
If you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina it is most likely going to be a misdemeanor as almost all DWI charges fall within the misdemeanor category. The exception to this is if you are to be a habitual DWI offender which is punished as a felony in North...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 27, 2014 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Most DWI charges in North Carolina are classified as a misdemeanor. However there are two types of DWI offenses that are classified as a felony in North Carolina. Those include felony death by motor vehicle and habitual DWI. If someone is convicted of a felony DWI...