North Carolina Drinking Laws

1. My license was confiscated by the officer, or revoked. How do I get my driver's license privileges?

In most cases, your license is revoked for thirty (30) days after CFA in Raleigh , Cary, Apex, or other parts of Wake County or North Carolina .. In many cases, you can have a restoration of "driving privileges limited" after only ten (10) days. You will need to undergo an alcohol assessment, "" provide proof of insurance courses, provide your seven (7) years of driving history. A lawyer can complete the petition filed on your behalf to ask the Court for these privileges.

Normally, the court will grant driving privileges to 6 pm to 8 pm If you go to work earlier or later than these times, the court typically extend those hours if you provide the court a letter from your employer.

2. My license was revoked by the agent. When my license reinstated?

If you apply for "driving privileges, your license will be restored as soon as ten (10) days after your DWI arrest.

If you decide not to apply for "driving privileges, in most cases you will receive your license within thirty (30) days after the arrest of DWI. You must pay $ 100 fee to the DMV for this restoration.

3. How long will my case take to resolve?

It depends. If you are arrested today, you will probably be given a hearing date approximately two months from now. You can resolve the case that day. This will force you to plead guilty.

Obviously, I would never advise clients to plead guilty on first appearance in court. While you're probably very anxious to get this behind you, the faster you part the worst consequences. The reason is that most district attorneys offer the worst "deals" in the first court appearance. They figure you're anxious to get behind you and willing to do whatever they ask.

In fact, a case of drunk driving can last six (6) to nine (9) months. The reason is that Wake County has a huge number of cases, not only the DWI, and the courts are slow to process them all. I have had clients who waited two (2) years for a resolution to their case. Your case will probably not last long.

But the good news is that your chances for a favorable resolution to improve over time. Over time, the district attorneys more anxious to "get rid" of old cases. In addition, if the police conducted a blood test "on you at the time of your arrest, the results of blood tests are not available for at least six (6) months. A blood test is a much more accurate reading your level of alcohol at the time of arrest. Often a blood test will show that the test was wrong, and will improve your chances of a verdict of not guilty or the charges withdrawn.

Finally, I advise all customers that they expect a trial. It is your right to a trial. A trial is sometimes the best chance for an effective resolution of your case. A trial is not expected for six (6) to nine (9) months. So hold tight and relax.

The good news is that after the initial suspension of your license, you really have nothing to do until the resolution of the case. At most, you might need to make some appearances Court runs to the agreement, or a trial, dismissal or plea is reached. You probably want to complete education courses for alcohol have been recommended. But otherwise, you can live your life.

4. What is an assessment of alcohol "and why should I get one?

An evaluation of alcohol is an evaluation of one hour provided by a private body approved by the State of North Carolina. They will ask questions about.