Multiple DWI Offenses

Mecklenburg County Felony DWI Defense Lawyer

If you get arrested in North Carolina for DUI or DWI, and you have one or more prior drunk driving/DWI convictions within the previous 10 years, you face mandatory minimum jail or prison sentences and the mandatory loss of your driver's license. If you have three or more drunk driving/DWI convictions within the preceding ten years, Felony DUI/DWI charges for "Habitual Impaired Driving" may apply for a subsequent offense.

Multiple DWI convictions can mean mandatory jail time. Protect your right to fair representation. Contact a DWI/drunk driving defense attorney at our Charlotte office to discuss your options.

Skilled Representation for Drunk Driving with Prior DWI Convictions

Attorney Chris Connelly offers over 20 years of criminal defense experience. He personally handles each case to help ensure you have skilled DWI defense advocacy, committed to seeking the best possible outcome to the potential felony DUI charges you may be facing.

Prior convictions are considered "grossly aggravating factors" that can also include a previously suspended license for DWI, causing injury to others or having a minor under the age of 16 in the vehicle. The level of punishment for a DWI conviction depends on how many of these factors exist at the time of your arrest. Mr. Connelly can help you explore ways to avoid harsh and escalating penalties:

• Second DWI Conviction within seven years  - misdemeanor DWI with a minimum seven days and a possible maximum of one year in jail, up to $1,000 in fines and a suspended license for four years if you had a previous DWI within three years
• Third DWI Conviction within seven years  - misdemeanor DWI with a minimum of 30 days in jail and a possible maximum of two years in jail, up to $2,000 in fines maximum, plus your driver's license revoked permanently if you had a prior DWI within five years
• Fourth DWI Conviction within ten years - Felony DWI punishable by a mandatory minimum of one year in jail, and a possible maximum of three years, as much as $4,000 in fines and permanent license revocation for three previous convictions within the last ten years

An impounded vehicle, ignition interlock devices, mandatory rehabilitation and other consequences may also apply. Whether this is your first DWI/drunk driving charge, or a the most recent arrest on charges of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, we can help.

Multiple DWI and a Commercial Driver's License

If you have commercial driver's license (CDL), a BAC level of .04 is the limit, and your CDL will be revoked even if you were driving your personal vehicle at the time of your arrest. Furthermore, you cannot obtain temporary commercial driving privileges, although we may be able to get them for your personal vehicle. If you are a professional driver you need professional representation.

Related information:

• DWI FAQ
• Underage Drinking FAQ

Some people will tell you that your case cannot be won. That's because they don't try. Call us at 704-376-9376 or e-mail our Charlotte office to schedule a consultation about a second or more drunk driving arrest. We provide sound strategies for preventing the loss of you driving privileges. Put the value of having a skilled lawyer at reasonable rates, on your side.

The Law Office of Christopher A. Connelly
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Criminal Defense Attorney

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