Winston-Salem DWI Defense Lawyer Representing People with Multiple DWI Convictions
Second or Third DWI arrests require the Skill and Knowledge of a Dedicated DWI Defense attorney
Being charged with a first offense DWI can be a traumatic ordeal and it is a common misdemeanor in North Carolina. For many people, one DWI is enough to scare them away from drinking and driving in the future, but many people are charged with two or more DWI offenses in their lifetimes or even within the same year. No matter how many times you have been arrested for DWI, you deserve a fair trial and a good defense attorney. If you are facing multiple DWI charges in Forsyth, Davidson, or Davie Counties in North Carolina, call attorney John E. Fitzgerald today to help you.
What Are The Consequences For Multiple DWI Convictions?
Multiple DWI convictions within a certain amount of years can dramatically increase the punishment a judge gives you. If you are convicted of 2 DWI offenses within seven years of each other, your license could be suspended for up to four years and you may have to spend time in jail or in a rehab or wear an ankle bracelet. Fines can be as much as $2,000 or more. A third charge in seven years could land you in jail or prison for up to three years, get your driver's license permanently revoked, and could result in up to a $10,000 fine. You could be placed o on probation and have to wear an ankle bracelet. Four or more DWI charges within a 10 year span could result in your license being suspended for the rest of your life and you could spend anywhere from a year to six years in jail. Multiple DWI convictions are no laughing matter and you should immediately contact an experienced DWI defense attorney to help you in court.
Why Should I Hire An Attorney?
If you have been charged with multiple DWI offenses within the last seven years, you have a lot to lose. Not only do you risk going to jail or prison, paying heavy fines, and having your license revoked for a long time, you could also ruin your future. With all of this on the line, it is best to hire an experienced and knowledgeable DWI defense attorney to help you. Attorney John E. Fitzgerald has been practicing DWI defense law in Forsyth, Davidson, and Davie Counties in North Carolina since 1993. If you get a DWI, especially if it is not your first offense, put attorney John E. Fitzgerald's experience to work for you. Call him at (336) 804-8058 today.
