Traffic & DWI / DUI
Being pulled over by law enforcement and receiving a citation can be the beginning of a whole chain of stressful events. Some of the more stressful components involves attending court, and trying to work your way through the legal maze to understand your best options for handling the citation you received.
Anyone facing a traffic offense or DWI / DUI charge can receive legal services from any of our western North Carolina or upstate South Carolina locations. King Law Offices provides efficient and effective courtroom defense for traffic matters and other driving violations. Our team of South Carolina and North Carolina traffic lawyers defend clients’ legal rights and financial situation while protecting their driving privileges.
While traffic matters can be dealt with directly in court by the person who received the citation, we strongly recommend that you hire competent counsel to assist you. If handled improperly, a citation could result in a suspended or revoked license. Therefore, the goal of our South Carolina and North Carolina traffic lawyers is to take care of these matters quickly and within minimum inconvenience to the daily schedules of our clients.
Often clients are relieved to know that someone else will take the responsibility of determining best options following a traffic citation, and working to achieve those results. In addition, many times we can do so without the need for you to miss work or be otherwise inconvenienced. Call us at 888-748-KING (5464) or fill out our online form to schedule your consultation with an attorney.
DWI / DUI
It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle after having consumed enough alcohol to result in an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher (.04 or higher if driving a commercial vehicle) or while you are under the influence of an impairing substance (i.e. drugs – whether legal or illegal). This alcohol concentration can be determined by a breathalyzer test or a blood test, depending on the circumstances. After being charged with Driving While Impaired, or DWI, your driver’s license is immediately revoked for 30 days. After 10 days, you may be eligible for a limited driving privilege. When you are pulled over, don’t hesitate to call us, your South Carolina DUI and North Carolina DWI lawyers, as soon as possible to get the best possible outcome.
A conviction for a DWI is a misdemeanor in most instances (but could be a felony if there are multiple offenses) and will result in a criminal record as well as an enormous increase in automobile insurance. The level of punishment issued ranges from loss of license and fines to jail time to seizure and forfeiture of your vehicle. There are a number of factors that affect the level and severity of the punishment. Upon inspecting your vehicle, they may proceed to arrest and charge you with an open container offense.
Fortunately, a charge of DWI is not automatically a conviction. You have the right to hire a South Carolina DUI or North Carolina DWI lawyer and to be heard in court. Regardless of the evidence against you, there are ways to challenge the state’s case and a skilled DWI defense attorney knows what they are. Never just give up. Find out about your possible defense by contacting one of our experienced attorneys.
King Law is a firm prepared to move forward with any case involving a DWI and other criminal charges. Our DUI / DWI lawyers in both North Carolina and South Carolina are experienced in handling these matters. You can be assured you are getting cutting edge representation in every matter, and your criminal case will be given top priority.