Pitt County DUI Attorney

The offense of drunk driving in North Carolina is called driving while intoxicated or DWI. It can also be referred to as driving under the influence or DUI. In either case, it is a serious criminal offense with penalties that could impact your future.

North Carolina DUI/DWI laws define a five level system of penalties for drunk driving. Level 5 is a basic charge that can lead to a 24-hour jail sentence and a $400 fine. A Level 1 offense can result in a two-year jail term and a $4000 fine. The level at which you are charged depends on factors such as your driving record, your blood alcohol content, whether you are underage, prior alcohol related driving offenses and whether you caused an accident or injury.

Having a qualified and experienced DUI defense attorney could lead to a big difference in the level at which you are charged. The sooner you have legal help, the better your chances of winning your case and possibly having the charges dismissed.

Greenville, North Carolina DUI Attorney Timothy E. Burch is an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer who knows the DUI laws of North Carolina. He will protect your rights, work to get the lowest possible level of sentencing, and employ legal strategies that could result in dismissal of all charges.

For a free consultation on how to fight your DUI, contact Pitt County DUI Lawyer Tim Burch by calling (252) 830-5291 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. Remember, time is very important, so act now.

Penalties for NC DUI

An arrest for drunk driving in Greenville, North Carolina could result in court fees and fines, a jail term, loss of driver’s license and a 400% increase in your auto insurance premiums. If convicted, you would have an arrest record, which would be revealed when a potential employer or anyone else performed a background check.

Pitt County North Carolina DUI Attorney Timothy Burch will make the prosecution prove every point in its case by challenging evidence, cross-examining witness testimony, questioning the probable cause for the initial traffic stop, reviewing breath test equipment maintenance records, reviewing the arrest records for errors in police procedure, and determining if any field sobriety test or test for blood-alcohol content was correctly administered. The bottom line is that Timothy Burch will work to get the best possible result for you by employing his experience and knowledge of DUI defense.

Protect your future by contacting Greenville DUI Attorney Timothy Burch now.

About your driver’s license
It would be difficult to get to work or school or perform everyday tasks without a driver’s license. If you are convicted of first offense drunk driving in Pitt County, your license could be suspended for up to one year. The suspension length increases with the level of offense with which you are charged and whether you had any previous DUI arrests.

You have the right to petition the DMV for reinstatement of your license or for limited driving privileges. Civil revocation hearings are complicated and involve much paperwork, presentation of evidence and testimony. Using an experienced DUI defense lawyer will improve your opportunity for keeping your driving privileges.

Representing you at the DMV hearings is part of the services available from Pitt County DUI Attorney Timothy Burch. Contact the Burch Law Firm and ask for immediate help with your license.

About the Burch Law Firm

Pitt County North Carolina DUI Attorney Timothy E. Burch practices criminal law, with a focus on DUI defense. The Burch Law Firm offers high quality legal representation, affordable rates and personal service. Timothy Burch will take the time to answer your questions and let you know how the case is proceeding. He knows it takes work to instill trust and provide you with a comfort level, especially during such a stressful time.

Even if your situation seems especially difficult, the Burch Law Firm knows you still have rights and there are ways of winning your case. Call for a free consultation and Greenville DUI Lawyer Timothy Burch will outline your legal options and discuss the fees for your specific case. North Carolina DUI defense attorney Timothy Burch will then develop the best legal strategy to help you avoid a conviction and keep your driving privileges.

Tim Burch received an undergraduate degree from Washington State University and a juris doctorate from Arizona State University. He opened a private law practice in Charlotte, North Carolina after graduation and later relocated with his family to Greenville.

DUI defense attorney Mark Stewart is a former Pitt County prosecutor, which gives him unique insight into both sides of a North Carolina DUI. His background and experience allow him to anticipate police testimony and the prosecution’s tactics, getting you the best possible result from your case.

The Burch Law Firm is dedicated to providing qualified and experienced DUI defense to motorists throughout Eastern North Carolina. To find out if you can win your case, request a free consultation from the Burch Law Firm by filling out the form to the left or calling (252) 830-5291.