Greenville, North Carolina DWI Lawyer
Defending Your North Carolina DWI/DUI Charges
Greenville DWI attorney Timothy E. Burch is an experienced trial attorney who is familiar with which defenses work in all types of DWI cases. Whether it is by suppressing blood alcohol evidence because a blood test or breath test was administered improperly, or proving the officer did not have probable cause to pull you over, attorney Burch has the knowledge and experience to be effective.
North Carolina law is specific when it comes to valid defenses for DWI charges. One such defense is that the alcohol screening device was not approved by the Department of Health and Human Services or that it was administered improperly as per the Department’s guidelines. Other possible defenses may be proving that mitigating factors exist, thus lessening the charges and DWI penalties you face. These factors include:
- Your driving was entirely safe and lawful at the time of the DWI arrest
- Your blood alcohol level was below the legal limit in North Carolina
- You have a safe driving record
- You have no prior arrests or DWI convictions
If your attorney is able to prove that the mitigating factors outweigh the aggravating factors or grossly aggravating factors (including prior DWIs, blood alcohol level of .15% or above, accident or injury as a result of the DWI, revoked license), you may be facing a Level 5 DWI where the penalties are minor in comparison to the up to 24 months in prison you may face if convicted of a Level 1 DWI.
Every case that we take on is different, and each case is likely to have a unique defense strategy that will prove to be effective. Greenville DWI attorney Timothy E. Burch takes the time to get to know his clients and their particular cases so he can build a unique strategy that will hold up in court. Defending DWI (driving while impaired) charges and providing clients with excellent and affordable service is what attorney Burch is dedicated to.
Contact Greenville DWI defense attorney Timothy E. Burch today! |