DWI

A third DWI offense in North Carolina is one of the most serious impaired driving charges the state prosecutes. Under N.C.G.S. § 20-138.5, a third conviction within 10 years of two prior impaired driving convictions constitutes Habitual Impaired Driving, a Class F felony carrying a mandatory minimum of 12 months in prison with no option for probation or suspension....

The verdict came back, and now you are sitting with a conviction and a sentencing hearing on the calendar that will decide how much of your life this takes. You may have gone through the trial without an attorney, or you may have had one, and the outcome left you wondering whether you made the right call. Either way,...

You were young, you made a mistake, and a court gave you a conviction you have been carrying ever since. Now you are applying for jobs, filling out housing applications, or looking into a professional license, and that charge keeps showing up. The damage it does has nothing to do with who you are today. At Tetterton Law Firm,...

The lights hit your mirrors, and you start to process what is happening. Your stomach drops, and your mind goes straight to the last stop, the drinks you had a few hours back, and how many of those you actually had. By the time the officer reaches your window, you are already doing the math about maybe losing your...

You are sitting in your truck, off the clock, having a couple of drinks with friends after a long week on the road. Then you get pulled over on your drive home. The officer runs your license, sees the CDL, and everything shifts. What started as a standard impaired driving stop now has the potential to take away the...

If you’re a commercial driver in Beaufort, North Carolina, facing a DWI charge, your livelihood is at risk. If you’re convicted of DWI, even if it’s your first time, you’re facing at least a one-year suspension of your commercial driver’s license (CDL).   For you, CDL disqualification after a DWI charge isn’t just an inconvenience. It can be a career-ending...

Facing a second DWI offense in North Carolina can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Tetterton Law Firm, PLLC, we focus exclusively on criminal and traffic defense, offering dedicated legal representation to protect your rights and long-term interests. With deep ties to the local community and a commitment to high ethical standards, we approach...

Picture this: you are driving home after a relaxed evening, your mind on autopilot, when flashing lights suddenly appear in your rearview mirror. As the officer approaches, your heart races. You wonder, are you about to face a DUI or DWI charge? In the aftermath of an arrest, people’s minds churn up many questions they often end up asking...

You didn’t set out to cause harm. Maybe it was a low-speed accident where someone later complained of back pain. Or you’re facing allegations tied to a serious crash and worried about what comes next. If alcohol was involved and someone was hurt, you may be looking at a felony DWI. Knowing whether a plea bargain is possible and...

A night out, a wrong turn, a siren behind you, and then, the worst-case scenario. You’re involved in an accident while under the influence, and someone was seriously hurt or killed. Now you’re not just dealing with a DWI anymore. In North Carolina, a DUI resulting in death or serious injury can elevate your charges to a felony, with...