DWI ATTORNEYS IN CHARLOTTE
About Ed Martin
Ed zealously fights to protect his clients’ statutory and Constitutional rights and tries to ensure that they do not get railroaded by a system that is supposed to stand for innocence until proven guilty. Ed shares the mission of the firm – to help level the playing field for his clients by combining unparalleled customer service along with aggressive advocacy to protect his client’s rights.
Although complicated, there are several possible DWI defenses. Let an experienced DWI attorney discuss them with you.
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The laws of North Carolina dictate that individuals charged with DWI offenses surrender their driver’s license immediately for a period of 30 days prior to any conviction. Limited driving privileges can be secured after 10 days if appropriate forms are submitted. As a Charlotte DWI lawyer, we can assist you with this process.
Penalties for convictions for DWI offenses are strict and include forfeiture of your license and driving rights for 12 months. Insurance costs typically rise significantly, making it important for you to avoid convictions if at all possible.
Every DWI case is unique and requires careful review. Without a thorough examination of the evidence surrounding your arrest record, your chances for keeping your driving privileges – or staying out of jail – are greatly reduced.
Although complicated, there are several possible DWI defenses for people who have been charged with a DWI offense. Our attorneys at SeiferFlatow will investigate your case and help you to dismiss the DWI charges, reduce them, or to choose the best defense option to fight the DWI charges in court.
Even though you have been charged with a DWI offense, there are still protections available to you:
- There must be reasonable suspicion for stopping you. This could include speeding, swerving, or being involved in an accident. A law enforcement officer is not entitled to stop you without such an event or reasonable suspicion.
- There must be probable cause to arrest you, meaning that the officer had a reasonable belief based on the totality of circumstances that you have committed the crime of Driving While Impaired.
- The officer must follow appropriate protocols prior to administering the breathalyzer. A reading exceeding the allowable alcohol limit can be challenged if these protocols are not strictly followed.
Driving while impaired in North Carolina is a dangerous and risky proposition. In 2010 and 2011, approximately 30% of all driving fatalities involved at least one driver under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. DWI penalties are strict and include a driver's license suspension or revocation and even potential jail time.
Don’t take matters into your own hands. If you’re accused of an alcohol-related offense, it is important that you understand the legal process and what should be expected. The attorneys at SeiferFlatow will make sure that proper protocols were followed in your arrest, breathalyzer test, and processing.
In North Carolina, DWI ramifications are extensive, swift, and likely to be severe. If you find yourself in this predicament, you need to turn to an experienced DWI attorney for appropriate legal representation. That’s exactly what you will get from the legal team at SeiferFlatow, a team that has extensive experience and knowledge working with clients facing DWI arrests and the ramifications that come with both arrest and conviction.
Boating under the influence, also known as boating while impaired (BWI), is a distinct charge. Although the penalties for boating while impaired are different from those for driving while impaired, this doesn’t mean that BWI fines are inexpensive or that jail time is out of the question. Boating under the influence is a serious offense in North Carolina.
At SeiferFlatow, we understand the legal principles surrounding arrest and prosecution of boating under the influence cases, and we will work with you to pursue an appropriate defense or dismissal of your case based on the facts and circumstances of your case.
