Category

DUI Defense
01
Jan

Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of DWI Conviction

Getting charged with Driving While Intoxicated, or DWI, can be an anxiety-inducing experience. It is crucial to know all impacts of DWI conviction, as they can extend far beyond the immediate legal penalties. At the Knox Law Center, we have extensive experience assisting individuals facing such charges in Charlotte, NC. Our specialty lies in criminal...
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01
Sep

Does a 2nd DWI Mean a Mandatory License Suspension?

When someone has been convicted of a second DWI charge, you may wonder if that means a mandatory license suspension. The North Carolina Department of Transportation enforces different consequences from the criminal legal system, from the arrest to post-conviction. So you’ll have to deal with the administrative and legal repercussions. Will I Lose My Driver’s...
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01
Apr

Does a 2nd DUI Guarantee You Will Lose Your License?

If the police arrested you for a DUI and it’s the second time you’ve been charged, you’re likely afraid you will lose your driver’s license. After all, North Carolina courts are one of the strictest states when sentencing DWI offenders. However, if you have been charged with your second DUI, there are things you can...
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01
Feb

How to NOT Get Your Driver’s License Suspended

If a judge suspends your license as punishment for a DUI, DWI, or excessive traffic violation, a license suspension can throw your entire life into chaos. Many rely on driving to work, grocery shop, and caring for their children or family members. The key to avoiding this upheaval is working with an experienced attorney not...
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19
Dec

Consequences of Poor Representation of Your DUI Case

If you’ve been charged with a DUI and employ a lawyer who lacks familiarity with how your local justice system handles DUIs, you could be facing grave and long-lasting consequences. Skimping on quality legal representation when you’ve been charged with a DUI can cost you thousands of dollars, your driver’s license, and even put you...
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03
Oct

How Does a DUI/DWI Conviction Affect Other Areas of My Life?

If a court convicts you of Driver Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Impaired (DWI), many areas of your life can be affected as a result. Usually, DUI and DWI convictions come with harsh and severe consequences ranging from jail time, hefty fines to losing your driver’s license. How Does a DUI/DWI Conviction Affect...
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21
Mar

Defending Yourself After a Second DUI

If you’re facing a second DUI charge, you’re likely worried your past behavior will influence the judge’s ruling. However, with the help of a seasoned attorney, such as the lawyers at Knox Law Center, you can give yourself a fighting chance at defending yourself properly against a second DUI charge. What Happens If I Get...
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15
Nov

Is an Arrest for DUI Mean an Automatic Conviction?

When a police officer pulls you over, performs a field sobriety test, and you fail and are arrested, you may feel a conviction is imminent. However, just because you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DUI) does not mean you’ll be automatically convicted if you employ the best criminal defense lawyer who can build...
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