DWI Lawyer in Jacksonville, NC
Trusted DWI Defense Services in Onslow County
Traffic tickets can range widely in severity, from the most trivial non-moving violations like expired inspection up to driving while impaired and other significant criminal charges. At The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm, we take cases involving motor vehicle violations just as seriously as any other legal matter, and we work hard to have the vast majority of these cases reduced or dismissed outright. A traffic ticket may not be the worst thing to happen to a person but it can be expensive and inconvenient, while a DWI is a serious matter and deserves experienced legal representation. Our experienced DWI attorney in Jacksonville can help.
Have you been arrested for a DWI in North Carolina? Our DWI attorney in Jacksonville has the legal experience you need on your side. Call The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm today at (910) 405-8459 or contact us online to start your defense!
Potential Penalties for DWI in North Carolina
Potential Penalties for DWI in North Carolina:
First, DWI is a crime so, if convicted, the defendant can expect to receive a sentence that can range from a suspended sentence with fines and some community service to a theoretical maximum punishment of three years in prison.
- Second, a DWI conviction will result in the mandatory suspension of a person’s privilege to drive in North Carolina (regardless of what state issued their license, and it is likely that the suspension will be reported back to their homes state).
Between checkpoints in Jacksonville, Holly Ridge, Richlands, North Topsail Beach, and elsewhere and roving enforcement by the Highway Patrol and other agencies, Onslow and Duplin Counties see a lot of DWI arrests.
Driving while impaired is a charge that tends to involve a set of laws, rules, and regulations that are not present in most other criminal and traffic cases. As a result, it can be advantageous to retain a lawyer who has a lot of experience defending this particular criminal offense.
Can DWI Charges Be Dismissed in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not permit the prosecutors in DWI cases to reduce or dismiss those charges so, in the end, the decision facing the person charged is whether to plead guilty or not guilty.
As a result, DWI cases call for an aggressive defense strategy with a close examination of the exact circumstances surrounding:
- How the police came into contact with the person charged
- The manner in which any sobriety tests were conducted
- The procedures for administering a breath or blood test (among other factors)
While the legal limit in North Carolina is .08%, it is not accurate to say that anyone who is over the limit will automatically be convicted of DWI, as there are a number of other potential defenses that may apply. Increasingly, many cases do not involve alcohol as the alleged impairing substance at all, and our attorney has had extensive experience defending cases of impairment by prescription medications, narcotics, and even non-controlled substances.
Let Our DWI Attorney Fight for Your Rights
Even if the evidence against you is strong, we can help you mitigate the damage from a DWI conviction. This can mean arguing for a mitigated sentence from the court, going to DMV to fight to keep your license, or preparing for a limited driving privilege to keep you able to drive to work or school.
Many of your rights in a DWI case can be waived unless you act within a few days of your arrest; if you have a pending driving while impaired case, please contact a lawyer as soon as possible so they can start work on your defense quickly!
Contact The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm today to schedule a consultation!
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I was facing 3 charges, granted the police officers completely overcharged and without merit, however, Trevor knew what to do in order to prepare a strong case to make sure that when he spoke with the DA this would be clearly displayed. If convicted of one of the charges I was accused of it would have put my employment in jeopardy. Needless to say, I was overjoyed and elated when I received his call that "ALL" charges had been dismissed! He charged me a reasonable fee and accepted a payment plan! I am extremely pleased with his service and would recommend him in a heartbeat!- Former Client
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He was able to get my case dismissed and saved me a lot of money!!!! I will definitely refer him to everyone!!!! Thank you!!!!- Jaclyn
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I hired Mr. Avery to represent me for my custody case. He was upfront with me about what to expect right from the beginning and he came through. He was easy to talk to, and I knew he was being honest with me about my case. I had to call him a couple of times after business hours because of my work schedule and he still made time to answer my questions. I have my kids thanks to Mr. Avery. I would recommend him to anyone.- Former Client
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An awesome experience with down to earth attorneys they are in my opinion the best attorneys in Jacksonville.- Nelson J.