Punishments for DUI charges in NC vary depending on your past criminal history. You may end up in prison for a few years or have to pay high fines.
Potential Consequences for Being Convicted of DUIs
Anytime you are arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, ... Read More
Category: DUI Survival Guide
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Oct2019
There are certain steps to take after a DUI conviction in NC. Learn about the steps and how drivers can still get affordable insurance coverage.
Steps to Take After a DUI Arrest in NC
DUI consequences in NC can vary based on whether it is the first time you have been arrested ... Read More
October 1, 2019Jason Smith
29
Sep2016
Getting a DUI is a hassle on so many levels. You can go from happily having a couple drinks with friends to a world of pain in no time flat. One of the issues you’ll have to deal with is maintaining car insurance. Many are under the impression that they ... Read More
September 29, 2016Jason Smith
14
Dec2014
DUI auto insurance is generally regarded as a high threat insurance coverage policy, which is why you may find it difficult to obtain an auto insurance coverage when you have a background of DUI. Major insurance companies keep DUI auto insurance coverage at high rates, generally at a net percent ... Read More
December 14, 2014Jason Smith
14
Dec2014
DUI auto insurance is generally regarded as a high threat insurance coverage policy, which is why you may find it difficult to obtain an auto insurance coverage when you have a background of DUI. Major insurance companies keep DUI auto insurance coverage at high rates, generally at a net percent ... Read More
December 14, 2014Jason Smith
14
Dec2014
DUI auto insurance is generally regarded as a high threat insurance coverage policy, which is why you may find it difficult to obtain an auto insurance coverage when you have a background of DUI. Major insurance companies keep DUI auto insurance coverage at high rates, generally at a net percent ... Read More
December 14, 2014Jason Smith
07
Dec2014
Driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), drunken driving, drunk driving, operating under the influence, drinking and driving, or impaired driving is the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs including those prescribed by physicians.
In the case of alcohol, a drunk driver’s ... Read More
December 7, 2014Jason Smith
07
Dec2014
To attempt to determine whether a suspect is intoxicated, police officers may sometimes conduct what is known as a field sobriety test. A police officer in North Carolina must have probable cause to make an arrest for DUI – driving under the influence. In establishing probable cause for a DUI ... Read More
December 7, 2014Jason Smith
07
Dec2014
DUI checkpoints or roadblocks involve law enforcement officials stopping every vehicle (or more typically, every other vehicle) on a public roadway and investigating the possibility that the driver might be too impaired to drive. They are often set up late at night or in the very early morning hours and ... Read More
December 7, 2014Jason Smith
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Dec2014
How do I get North Carolina DUI auto insurance if I have a DUI? Driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated in North Carolina are both considered high risk activities by all auto insurance companies. There are insurance options available for drivers who have a DUI or DWI on ... Read More
December 1, 2014Jason Smith