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This is because it stays on your record for the entirety of your life. DWI/DUIs are serious offenses that are explicitly excluded from North Carolina's relevant legislature. The only exceptions are if your DWI case is dropped or you are found not guilty at trial.
Drunk driving suspects can expect to spend at least two hours answering questions, being fingerprinted and photographed, and submitting to chemical testing of the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). A driver could spend a few hours before they are released, or it may take up to a few days.
While the correct legal term for impaired driving in North Carolina is Driving While Impaired (DWI), there is no practical difference between it and Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or one of the many other terms used to describe impaired driving, including the following.
Fortunately, a DUI typically isn't considered a felony in North Carolina unless you've surpassed three repeat offenses within ten years.
Misdemeanor DWI (DUI) In North Carolina, a DWI is considered a misdemeanor unless you're charged with four or more DWIs within ten years, in which case your fourth DWI conviction becomes a felony.
In addition to fines, license suspension, and potential jail time, North Carolina requires first-time DWI offenders to complete a mandatory assessment and treatment program. This program assesses the individual's alcohol use and may recommend education or treatment, depending on the evaluation's findings.
Sentencing Levels for DWI North Carolina law requires at least 24 hours of jail time for everyone convicted of DWI, including first-time offenders. But it also gives judges discretion to determine how you serve your time.
Anyone convicted of a DWI in North Carolina is required to complete a DWI assessment followed by recommended treatment. The DWI assessment is a series of questions that will determine which level of treatment you will need in order to have your license and driving privileges fully reinstated.