A second, third, or later DWI charge in North Carolina carries much more risk than a first impaired driving arrest. Repeat DWI allegations can increase sentencing exposure, trigger longer license consequences, and, in some cases, turn the case into a felony habitual impaired driving charge.
For drivers in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Greensboro, or anywhere in North Carolina, the difference between a misdemeanor DWI sentence and a felony record often depends on the number of prior convictions, when those convictions occurred, and whether prosecutors can legally count them. A North Carolina DWI lawyer can [...]
