Defense for second, third, and habitual DWI charges facing elevated penalties.
A second or subsequent DWI charge in North Carolina dramatically increases the penalties you face. Prior DWI convictions within seven years are grossly aggravating factors that push sentencing to the highest levels. A fourth DWI within ten years becomes a felony habitual DWI — a Class F felony carrying up to 41 months in prison.
With so much at stake, you need an attorney who has handled hundreds of DWI cases and knows how to fight effectively in Wayne County court.
Even with prior convictions, strong defenses exist. We challenge the legality of the stop, the validity of prior convictions used as aggravating factors, the accuracy of chemical testing, and whether proper procedures were followed at every stage.
Habitual DWI is a Class F felony charged when someone receives a fourth DWI conviction within a 10-year period. It carries a minimum of 12 months in prison, and the judge must sentence within the felony sentencing guidelines — up to 41 months.
Yes. We review prior convictions to ensure they are valid and properly documented. If a prior conviction was obtained without proper legal representation or had procedural defects, we may be able to challenge its use as an aggravating factor.
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