Charlotte DWI Defense Attorney
Your driving privileges likely have an immeasurable impact on your life. Your driver’s license allows you to get your children to school and to work and provide for your family, and it gives you the freedom to enjoy life. When those privileges are at risk because of a DWI arrest, life can get really messy, really fast. Speaking with a Charlotte DWI lawyer should be your first action after being charged with a DWI.
At Steven T. Meier, PLLC, we are here to help. We are a skilled legal team devoted to providing strong criminal defense throughout North Carolina. Our founding attorney, Steven T. Meier, has aggressively and successfully defended those facing DWI for more than 15 years. He knows the roles that inclement weather, hazardous roads and motor vehicle malfunctions can play when authorities mistake bad driving for drunk driving.
What Is DWI in North Carolina?
Drivers get a DWI in North Carolina when they are pulled over on suspicion of “driving while impaired.” While being pulled over for this suspicion does not guarantee you will receive a DWI automatically, the chances are high due to the tests involved and the presumption from law enforcement that you are impaired.
In North Carolina, drivers under the age of 21 have a “zero tolerance” policy, meaning they cannot have any alcohol detected in their system. Their zero tolerance also includes not having a substance impairing their driving in their system either. The potential consequences are especially harsh for a young driver accused of a DWI.
Any driver over 21 caught operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at or over .08% will receive a DWI charge. As a commercial driver, you have a limit of .04%, but in some instances, commercial drivers are also under a zero-tolerance policy.
A DWI charge is a severe offense, and having a skilled attorney assisting you with your case is immensely helpful as you navigate the complicated criminal justice system.