North Carolina Traffic Violations Defense Attorney
Being charged with DUI is unsettling. For many people, it is the most serious brush with the law they have ever had. A DUI charge can bring hefty fines, jail time and the suspension of your driver's license. All of these can have a severe impact on your life.
At Christopher A. Beechler, P.C., our Winston-Salem DWI charges lawyer is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. An attorney can only earn this certification after demonstrating exceptional knowledge within the field coupled with sufficient experience in a range of legal actions including trials and appellate experience. This distinction is held by only a handful of attorneys in the Winston-Salem area.
DWI Defense and Driver's License Suspension
While a DWI can bring fines and jail time, there are two other consequences that can have farther reaching ramifications:
- The suspension of your driving privileges
- The escalation of penalties for future DWIs
For a first time offense in North Carolina, you will face a 12 month suspension. We can work to secure limited driving privileges for you that can allow you to drive to work or school during that suspension, to minimize its impact on your life. Driver's license suspension defense can be critical to maintaining your employment.
Multiple DWIs Escalate Penalties Dramatically
Another key reason to vigorously defend yourself against a first-time DWI charge is that fact that a second conviction within seven years will result in a mandatory minimum of seven days to two years of jail time depending on the circumstances.
Traffic Violations Defense
Our firm also offers effective defense against traffic violations such as:
- Driving while license revoked (DWLR)
- Speeding
- Careless and reckless driving
Simply paying these tickets can lead to consequences. For example, simply paying off your DWLR, either in court or by mail, is an admission of guilt and will incur a 12 month driver's license suspension. We can fight that and the other impacts a ticket can have like:
- Insurance premium increases
- Accumulation of points
- Jail
Contact Us
DWI and traffic tickets are worth fighting. Don't let a charge you could fight today, make trouble for you tomorrow. Call 336-793-4139 or toll free at 888-779-4830 or contact us online to set up your free initial consultation.
