DUI/DWI

The law firm of Ross & Hoel, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, are attorneys that represent clients accused of DUI and DWI, as wells as driving after consuming. We serve individuals in the counties of Gaston, Union, Cabarrus and Mecklenburg, as well as throughout the state of North Carolina.

When you are facing DUI or DWI charges, you need to rely on a professional and experienced DUI/DWI lawyer. If you have been charged with drunk driving or driving under the influence in the State of North Carolina you may face stiff fines and penalties including license suspension and jail. Our DWI and DUI defense law firm can provide you with the knowledge and experience that is crucial in your defense against these charges.

DWI / Drunk Driving offenses can have serious consequences. When the traffic offense in question involves a drunk driver accused of driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, or operating while intoxicated, these charges are commonly referred to as DUI and DWI. They often involve field sobriety tests, Blood Tests for blood alcohol levels, and Breathalyzer or other breath tests.

A drunk driving conviction in North Carolina can affect a person with many negative consequences, including but not limited to the following:

  • Alcohol assessment and treatment
  • Community service and probation
  • Criminal record
  • Fines and forfeitures
  • Increased insurance rates
  • Mandatory jail or prison sentence
  • Suspension or loss of driver's license
  • Vehicle immobilization or forfeiture

If you are arrested for a DUI / DWI driving under the influence and your blood alcohol level is.08 percent or more, your driver's license will be taken away by the arresting officer at the time of your arrest. The Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend your license and issue a temporary permit for 30 days. You must schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest in order to appeal the license suspension. We will effectively guide you through this process in an aggressive effort to eliminate your license suspension.

If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI or DWI, you need to contact the experienced and skilled DUI/DWI lawyers at the law firm of Ross & Hoel. We have the expertise and knowledge to help you avoid jail time, keep your freedom, and avoid a suspension of your driver's license. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Charlotte, NC, white collar crime defense lawyers at Ross & Hoel PA, represent Mecklenburg County residents and other North Carolina citizens defend against criminal fraud and embezzlement charges. Our practice extends to Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Asheville, Gastonia, Greenville, Concord, Burlington, Hickory, Kannapolis, Fort Bragg, Salisbury, Monroe, Mooresville, Thomasville, Matthews, Shelby, Mooresville, Lenoir, Pineville, Morrisville, Huntersville, Wake County, Guilford County, Forsyth County, Cumberland County, Buncombe County, and Gaston County.