Being arrested for driving
while impaired (DWI) is a serious matter in North Carolina, even for
first-time offenders. The person arrested will automatically have his
or her license revoked for a period of 30 days. If convicted of DWI,
the person can face jail time, and a minimum of a one year suspension
of their driver’s license.
In North Carolina, a person
who is pulled over by an officer has the right to refuse to take the
breathalyzer test. In some cases, however, a person pulled over on
suspicion of DWI and who refuses to take the test may face a license
suspension of up to a year. In addition, the person suspected of DWI
may even be asked to take further tests like a blood chemical
analysis, which may put him in even hotter water if he has other
substances in his system.
If a person submits to a
breathalyzer test and it registers a figure higher than the blood
alcohol limit of 0.08 percent, he will have his license revoked for
at least 30 days. However, he can get limited driving privileges with
the help of a Raleigh attorney. With limited driving privileges, he
can still report for work or pick up loved ones as needed and get his
or her license reinstated after 30 days.
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