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DWI Penalties
40+ Years of Experience
Always a Free Initial Consultation
Driving while impaired (DWI) is a crime that is harshly prosecuted and penalized in North
Carolina. If you, a friend or family member has been arrested for drunk driving, get legal
help as soon as possible.
Law Office of William G. Causey Jr. is a North Carolina State Bar board-certified criminal
defense attorney. We can help you identify all of your legal options if you have been
charged with drunk driving. However, the earlier you call us, the more legal options that
you may have.
Free consultation: To reach our law office in Greensboro, NC, call 336-822-9201 or call
William Causey directly on his cellphone at 336-471-0819.
Fighting DWI Penalties For Our Greensboro Clients
There are five different levels of DWI in North Carolina. Level 5 is the least
serious, level 1 is the most serious. The level of DWI that you face is
dependent on your BAC level, driving record and other factors.
•
Level 5 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for one year
o
Fines of up to $200
o
Jail time: Between 24 hours and 60 days
•
Level 4 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for one year
o
Fines of up to $500
o
Jail time: Between 48 hours and 120 days
•
Level 3 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for one year
o
Fines of up to $1,000
o
Jail time: Between 72 hours and six months
Penalties For DWI In North Carolina
Charged With DWI?
Do Not Wait Another Minute.
Contact Us Today.
William Causey will answer your questions and offer a strong defense
when you have been accused of drunk driving. To schedule a
consultation to discuss your options, please call at 336-822-9201
.
If the offender is placed on probation, he or she may be required to
complete a substance abuse assessment. Additionally, a judge may order
community service in addition to a jail sentence.
If you refuse to take a chemical test during your traffic stop, you face
driver’s license suspension for a period of 30 days or longer. This takes
effect immediately.
•
Level 2 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for a period of one year,
with the possibility of permanent revocation
o
Fines of up to $2,000
o
Jail time: Between seven days and 12 months
•
Level 1 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for a period of one year,
with the possibility of permanent revocation
o
Fines of up to $4,000
o
Jail time: Between 30 days and 24 months
Passenger Under The Age Of 18
North Carolina laws in regard to DWI penalties have recently changed. Now
there is a mandatory 30-day jail sentence for anyone who is convicted of
DWI while transporting a passenger who is under the age of 18.
In addition to criminal penalties, a DWI conviction can cause
an increase in car insurance rates, require substance abuse
treatment, and result in additional fees and fines.
Never face a DWI charge without a skilled criminal defense
lawyer. The stakes are too high to leave your future to chance.
Get help from an attorney as soon as possible.
Office Phone: 336-822-9201
Cell Phone: 336-471-0819
Accepted Forms of Payment:
Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Discover Card, Venmo,
Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay
DWI Penalties
40+ Years of Experience
Always a Free Initial Consultation
Driving while impaired (DWI) is a crime that
is harshly prosecuted and penalized in
North Carolina. If you, a friend or family
member has been arrested for drunk
driving, get legal help as soon as possible.
Law Office of William G. Causey Jr. is a North
Carolina State Bar board-certified criminal
defense attorney. We can help you identify
all of your legal options if you have been
charged with drunk driving. However, the
earlier you call us, the more legal options
that you may have.
Free consultation: To reach our law office in
Greensboro, NC, call 336-822-9201 or call
William Causey directly on his cellphone at
336-471-0819.
Fighting DWI Penalties
for Our Greensboro
Clients
There are five different levels of DWI in
North Carolina. Level 5 is the least serious,
level 1 is the most serious. The level of DWI
that you face is dependent on your BAC
level, driving record and other factors.
•
Level 5 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for one year
o
Fines of up to $200
o
Jail time: Between 24 hours and 60
days
•
Level 4 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for one year
o
Fines of up to $500
o
Jail time: Between 48 hours and 120
days
•
Level 3 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for one year
o
Fines of up to $1,000
o
Jail time: Between 72 hours and six
months
Penalties for DWI
in North Carolina
Charged with DWI?
Do not Wait Another
Minute. Contact Us Today.
William Causey will answer your questions
and offer a strong defense when you have
been accused of drunk driving. To schedule
a consultation to discuss your options,
please call at 336-822-9201
.
If the offender is placed on probation, he or
she may be required to complete a
substance abuse assessment. Additionally,
a judge may order community service in
addition to a jail sentence.
If you refuse to take a chemical test during
your traffic stop, you face driver’s license
suspension for a period of 30 days or
longer. This takes effect immediately.
•
Level 2 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for a period of
one year, with the possibility of
permanent revocation
o
Fines of up to $2,000
o
Jail time: Between seven days and 12
months
•
Level 1 DWI penalties:
o
License suspension for a period of
one year, with the possibility of
permanent revocation
o
Fines of up to $4,000
o
Jail time: Between 30 days and 24
months
Passenger Under the
Age of 18
North Carolina laws in regard to DWI
penalties have recently changed. Now
there is a mandatory 30-day jail sentence
for anyone who is convicted of DWI while
transporting a passenger who is under
the age of 18.
In addition to criminal penalties, a DWI
conviction can cause an increase in car
insurance rates, require substance abuse
treatment, and result in additional fees and
fines.
Never face a DWI charge without a skilled
criminal defense lawyer. The stakes are too
high to leave your future to chance. Get help
from an attorney as soon as possible.
