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Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help Me With DWI Charges?

Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help Me With DWI Charges? DWI, or driving while impaired, is a serious charge. You may be pulled over for a traffic infraction and suddenly find yourself performing roadside field sobriety tests. The next thing you know, the police test your BAC and take you…

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BAC Explained

BAC Explained One of the most serious offenses that a driver may be charged with is driving while impaired, DWI. All states have DWI laws in place to restrict driving a motor vehicle while impaired due to the use of drugs or alcohol. In North Carolina, the legal blood alcohol…

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Can I Get DWI Charges Dismissed?

Can I Get DWI Charges Dismissed? Driving while impaired (DWI) is a serious charge in North Carolina and across the country. If you are found guilty, you will face numerous penalties that could have a negative impact on your life for years to come. Getting arrested for DWI is likely…

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DWI in North Carolina: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers callers’ questions during a 30-minute radio interview with the Legal Forum. Recorded in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.   Driving while impaired, DWI is a severe offense in North Carolina and elsewhere. If you are found guilty of DWI charges, you could face severe…

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DWI Sentencing Factors in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Why is it important to hire a DWI lawyer quickly after being charged with a DWI?   DWI Sentencing Factors in North Carolina   DWI, driving while impaired, is a serious offense in North Carolina. It is against the law to drive…

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How Can I Restore My Driving Privileges After a DWI?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Why is it important to hire a DWI lawyer quickly after being charged with a DWI?”   Driving while impaired is a charge that law enforcement takes very seriously. Arrest data shows that there were almost 28,000 DWI arrests in North Carolina…

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Can I be Charged With DWI in North Carolina if My BAC is Less Than 0.08%?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?”   Many people mistakenly believe that they can only be charged with driving while impaired (DWI) if they are above the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, which…

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Common Mistakes Officers Make During DWI Arrests

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What am I obligated to do if I’ve been pulled for Drinking and Driving?”   In North Carolina, a driver can be charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI) if he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more, or…

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Things to Look Out for in a DWI Arrest

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What am I obligated to do if I’ve been pulled for Drinking and Driving?”   In North Carolina, drivers can be charged with driving while impaired (DWI) if they are under the “influence of an impairing substance,” have a blood alcohol concentration…

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Attorneys Permanently Disbarred for Setting Up Opposing Counsel for DUI Mid-Trial

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?”   The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled to permanently disbar two Tampa civil attorneys for one of the most movie-plot-level setups the Court said it had ever seen:…

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