How to Reduce a DWI Charge in North Carolina

NC DWI Attorney John E. Fitzgerald Presents Mitigating Factors in DWI Cases

North Carolina has some of the strictest driving while impaired (DWI) laws in the nation. It is difficult to get DWI charges completely dropped, but reduction of charges are possible with the help of an attorney. John E. Fitzgerald knows what you are going through and his law firm is ready to help put this DWI charge behind you – fast. If you do not have any prior DWI charges, retaining certain privileges, such as a limited driving privilege, could be possible. Contact the Winston-Salem DWI defense law firm of Attorney Fitzgerald to learn how we can help you reduce your DWI charges.

How to Reduce a NC DWI Charge

Attorney Fitzgerald will first analyze the circumstances leading up to your arrest to determine whether the arrest was legal and legitimate. If the arresting officer did not respect your rights, you may have a case against your DWI to get charges dropped completely. IF this is not possible, then Attorney Fitzgerald negotiates with the judge based on mitigating factors.

Mitigating factors include but are not limited to the following:

  • clean driving record
  • no accident
  • no one in the vehicle under the age of 18
  • steady employment

By presenting these factors, Attorney Fitzgerald may get your charges reduced and obtain for you a limited driving privilege issued by the court. Usually, the driving privilege allows you to drive to and from work, the grocery store, and run other basic errands from 9am-5pm, or until your shift ends.

Our DWI law firm works hard to get your penalties as low as possible, so you can continue to live your life. We know everyone makes mistakes — let Attorney Fitzgerald help you fix this one as quickly as possible.

Contact John E. Fitzgerald, Attorney at Law in Winston-Salem

For peace of mind and clear direction, you need someone on your side who is working with your best interests in mind. Be confident you are doing everything that you can to get the results you want. Call Mr. Fitzgerald to receive competent and confidential legal advice — he has decades of experience representing the accused, and is ready to put his experience to work for you. Your first meeting with his office is free of charge. Call 336-803-7431 or contact us online for your free consultation.