After being arrested for DWI there is a chance that your driver’s license will be suspended for a period of time. This amount of time can vary depending on the severity of the DWI offense charged. If you refuse to submit to a chemical analysis of either your breath or blood your license is revoked for a minimum of 30 days and possibly 12 additional months.
It is possible to receive a limited driving privilege if you are convicted of DWI. The limited driving privilege does carry with it a BAC restriction which is more restrictive than the general BAC requirement for a DWI charge to anyone else. If this the first time your license has been restored the BAC restriction is .04, which means you cannot drive if you have a BAC of .04 or greater. If your license is restored for any additional offense after the first the BAC restriction is 0.00.
Some cases may require that an ignition interlock system be placed on the vehicle before limited driving privileges may be restored. The ignition interlock system requires the driver to blow into a tube that measures his or her BAC before starting the car and at regular intervals while driving. This is usually required when someone’s BAC is .15 or above when arrested for DWI.
If you find yourself in a situation in which you have been charged with a DWI in North Carolina you need to hire an attorney who knows and understands complex DWI law. Our attorneys will work tirelessly to defend your case. Contact one of our attorneys directly by calling 704-499-9000 or toll free 877-374-5999. Visit our main page here.