Statesville, North Carolina, Felony DWI Attorneys

Someone who has a few drinks and gets behind the wheel may arrive safely home — or cause a fatal car accident. The more times he or she drives while under the influence of alcohol, the greater the chance that the latter will happen.

That is why the penalties for a second or third DWI are progressively harsher. These penalties may amount to a felony DWI charge. This could mean time in prison, not just the local jailhouse. Heavy fines, court costs, mandatory treatment, and community service are all possible now.

Aggravating Factors and Grossly Aggravating Factors

A first time DWI with a moderately high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is one thing. A repeat DWI arrest is another situation all together. You can probably guess at many factors that would increase your charges, for example:

• A second impaired driving offense within 7 years, calculated from the date of conviction of the first offense until the date of arrest for the second offense Having a child under the age of 16 in the car at the time
• Especially reckless driving, or a serious accident causing personal injury to another person
• Driving while impaired while your license is revoked for a previous impaired driving conviction.

The lawyers at Crosswhite, Crosswhite, Ashley, Johnson & Allen, PLLC have years of experience serving criminal defense clients. We understand the concern you must be feeling and we want to assure you that we will explore every possible defense which may be available to you.

Statesville, Mooresville, and Taylorsville Habitual DUI Lawyers

Local: 704.498.4089 / Toll Free: 1.888.604.9071

Contact Crosswhite, Crosswhite, Ashley, Johnson & Allen, PLLC, to speak with a North Carolina second drunk driving charge lawyer about your drunk driving charges. We will stand up for you. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We accept MasterCard and Visa payments.