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Drunk Driving Attorneys and DWI/DUI Lawyers Serving Wilmington and New Hanover County, North Carolina

DWI laws are very complex and have changed dramatically over the last several years. Scott Girdwood can help guide you through this very difficult process.  You are probably wondering: When can I get my driver's license back? How can I get a driving privilege to get to work?  Will I go to jail if I am convicted?  Is DWI a felony or misdemeanor? Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous and jeopardizes the lives of innocent people. This type of behavior should be avoided at all costs. However, individuals do have legal rights that must be upheld if drunk driving charges are filed against them. The DUI / DWI attorneys at our practice in Wilmington, North Carolina in New Hanover County will work to protect your rights if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving.  Please feel free to call our office for a free consultation.  Allow our experience in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties to work for you.

Probable Cause
The Right to Remain Silent

Probable Cause

Individuals with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or higher can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). DUI and DWI charges can also be filed against individuals whose erratic or reckless driving was caused by any type of drug – even prescription drugs.

However, in order for these charges to be constitutional and valid, a police officer must have what is known as “probable cause” for pulling a driver over. The police officer must have observed the driver speeding, weaving, or exhibiting some other type of reckless or suspicious behavior before he or she has the right to stop the vehicle. Our drunk driving attorneys have the experience and skill to fight DUI / DWI charges if the police officer did not have probable cause for pulling the vehicle over and making the arrest. Contact the drunk driving attorneys at Mako & Associates today for skilled and experienced legal representation.

The Right to Remain Silent

Individuals who are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving or DUI / DWI have the right to remain silent. Our lawyers advise that they provide police officers with only their name, identification, and registration. Individuals pulled over on suspicion of DUI / DWI have the right to politely decline answering any other questions or providing any other information, although they are required to submit to blood, breath or urine tests. 

 If you’ve been accused of drunk driving, the most important thing to remember is to contact qualified DUI / DWI attorneys right away who can help protect your rights and guide you through the judicial process. The attorneys at our practice can help ensure that your freedom is protected.

Contact  the Drunk Driving Attorneys and DWI/DUI Lawyers at Our Practice Serving Wilmington and New Hanover County, North Carolina

If you’ve been accused of drunk driving, contact the experienced DWI / DUI lawyers at our practice in Wilmington, North Carolina in central New Hanover County. Our drunk driving and DUI / DWI attorneys can help ensure that your rights are protected and that your freedom is preserved.

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