Durham, NC DWI Defense

North Carolina DWI laws seem to get tougher every year. Hiring a good Durham, NC DWI attorney can be critical to the outcome of your case. Not only do the drunk driving penalties keep getting harsher, but the techniques for defending drunk driving cases in NC keep getting more complicated as well. To make sure that your rights are fully protected, get the advice of an experienced Durham , NC criminal defense attorney. Contact us at the Durham, NC Law Office of Kathy Richardson for a consultation.

You probably already know that a conviction for DWI calls for a mandatory suspension of your North Carolina driver’s license and possible other requirements before getting your drivers license back. You might not be aware, however, that your options for pleading guilty to a non-alcohol related offense are extremely limited. If you’ve already done so, they may no longer exist.

An Experienced Durham DWI Lawyer Can Explain Your Options

In North Carolina DWI laws are tough. If you’ve been charged with a DWI in Durham, NC we can help you make the most of it. We look at your overall record and advise you accordingly. We also look at the facts of your case and see if you have grounds either for challenging the traffic stop or arrest, or for contesting the evidence of unlawful intoxication. Our firm will give you sound advice about your alternatives, and it’s up to you whether we take your case to court.

Attorney Kathy Richardson has successfully handled all types of DWI cases, including subsequent DWI charges and Breathalyzer refusal cases. If the prosecution needs to prove intoxication through police reports and field sobriety tests, her skill at cross-examination can make it very difficult to prove the case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.