Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Booze It & Lose It
(Separate Website)
A pamphlet on North Carolina's DWI law. Includes what happens when you are stopped, and explains the different conviction levels.
By: NC Governor's Highway Safety Program/NC DOT
Driving Under the Influence
(Separate Website)
This question and answer series about DUI/DWI will answer some questions that are targeted at military personnel, but this particular law will apply to regular citizens as well.
By: The North Carolina State Bar
DWI Arrest and Court Process
(Separate Website)
DWI court procedure will follow a basic process in North Carolina
DWI Laws Explained
(Separate Website)
An explanation of the different types of impaired driving laws in NC.
DWI Penalties and Punishments
(Separate Website)
The different levels of penalties resulting from a DWI charge
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