Felony DWI Lawyer in Raleigh
Driving While Impaired (DWI) can be charged as a felony under certain circumstances, even though it is typically a misdemeanor. Primarily, a DWI becomes a felony when there are multiple prior impaired driving convictions. DWI cases in North Carolina are complicated and require careful analysis.
The Raleigh DWI lawyers at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh are experienced in representing those who are fighting a DWI charge that is a felony. Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
In North Carolina, a DWI becomes a felony when one or more of these situations occur:
- 3 or more prior DWI convictions within 10 years
- Causing death or serious injury during a DWI
- DWI with a child present
- Fleeing from law enforcement
Habitual DWI Felony Charges
Habitual DWI offenses can result in a DWI being considered a felony.
Habitual DWI offenses include:
- Impaired driving
- Habitual impaired driving
- Impaired driving in a commercial vehicle
- Death or serious injury by a vehicle that is based on impaired driving
- Murder based on impaired driving
- Involuntary manslaughter that involves impaired driving
- Substantially similar offenses that are committed in other states or possibly another country
Sentencing for a Felony DWI
If you are convicted of felony DWI, you face:
- A mandatory prison sentence of 12 to 59 months,
- Possible permanent suspension of your driver’s license,
- Seizure of the vehicle you were driving when you were arrested for DWI
- An alcohol treatment program while in jail to be paroled
Benefits of Hiring the DWI Lawyers at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh
When you hire the DWI attorneys at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh, you can expect
- Over 3,000 DWI cases defended: bringing deep experience to every client’s situation
- 1000’s of DWI charges dismissed: attributed to strategic, aggressive defense
- Comprehensive expertise in license-related matters: including limited driving privileges, ignition interlock compliance, and DMV license restoration
- Trial-ready representation: unlike many attorneys who default to guilty pleas, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial when it’s in your best interest
- Former Assistant District Attorney: with firsthand knowledge of how the prosecution builds DWI cases
Contact our Experienced Felony DWI Lawyers for a FREE Consultation
If you have been arrested and charged with a felony DWI, you need to take immediate action by contacting our team. You can’t afford to wait to secure legal representation. Our Raleigh DWI defense lawyers develop strategies for DWI clients based on our depth of experience. We move quickly to get you a workable solution. Each situation is different, and our experience allows us to successfully defend the most difficult charges. Contact us for a free consultation at (919) 845-6688 or fill out our contact form to get started.