Fight Your DUI Charges with Help from a North Carolina DUI Lawyer!
If you've been charged with DUI in North Carolina, you should take steps to protect your legal rights. By contacting a North Carolina DUI lawyer, you can move forward knowing that you're not alone to deal with the legal complexities of fighting criminal charges. Even first-time DUI offenders can face serious consequences in North Carolina, so it's important to do all you can to protect your freedom and fight your charges.
Penalties for DUI in North Carolina
First DUI Conviction
- 1-year driver's license revocation
- 1 day – 2 years in jail
- Up to $2,000 fine
- 24 hours community service
Second DUI Conviction (within 3 years)
- 4-year driver's license revocation
- 7 days – 1 year in jail
- Up to $1,000 fine
Third DUI Conviction (within 5 years of another conviction)
- Permanent driver's license revocation
- 2 weeks – 2 years in jail
- Up to $2,000 fine
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
- NO
Penalties for Refusal
- Minimum 1-year license revocation
North Carolina DUI Resources
- Read the full text of North Carolina's DUI statutes on the North Carolina DUI laws page.
- Brush up on your DUI lingo with our DUI glossary of terms.
- Visit our DUI legislation updates & news section for the latest on North Carolina DUI laws.
Don't Waste Time – Contact a North Carolina DUI Lawyer Today!
In North Carolina, having your driver's license revoked can seriously cramp your style. And even after your license is reinstated, you can face restrictions on your driving privileges. That's just one of the reasons why it's important to seek the counsel of a DUI lawyer if you're facing DUI charges. DUI cases aren't impossible to win, and your DUI lawyer can help you determine which common DUI defenses would work best in your situation.
Why wait to protect yourself? Your liberty, wealth and future are at stake, so take action right now. All you have to do is call us toll-free at 1 (877) 349-1311 or fill out our free online case evaluation form. We'll put you in contact with a DUI lawyer in your area so you can get started on fighting your charges.
Note: DUI laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a DUI lawyer in the state.