The answer is: yes, you can speed up the process. You can walk into court on the first court date and plead guilty.

This is NOT something I recommend. Why? Because the pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. offer you’re likely to get on the first court date is likely the worst pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. offer you could get. The DA knows you’re anxious to resolve the matter. Consequently, the Wake County DA will offer you a really bad deal, one that you should almost always refuse. In the case of a DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina's DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail., while the pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. offer is almost always to “plead open” (i.e., you get nothing in exchange) and that may be something you’d want to do eventually, there’s no reason to do it on the first court date.

There may be circumstances in which you absolutely need to get the DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina's DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail. or other criminal matter resolved right away. Perhaps you’re about to enlist in the armed forces. None of the branches will take an enlistee unless all criminal matters are resolved. Consequently, you may want to “get it over with.”

But for many people, waiting is the best thing to do. Why? Because as time goes on, the state’s position almost always weakens. And DAs get more eager to offer better pleas as time goes on.

Finally, in many cases, you won’t get all of the information about your case until at least 6 to 9 months after you are first charged. For instance, if you’re charged with a DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina's DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail., and as part of your arrest you submitted to a blood test, the blood results won’t be returned by the SBIThe SBI, based in Garner, is North Carolina's version of the FBI. It has a crime lab, and agents who conduct investigations usually of state-wide importance. The SBI is operated under the auspices of the NC Department of Justice. for months.

The State Bureau of InvestigationThe SBI, based in Garner, is North Carolina's version of the FBI. It has a crime lab, and agents who conduct investigations usually of state-wide importance. The SBI is operated under the auspices of the NC Department of Justice. (SBIThe SBI, based in Garner, is North Carolina's version of the FBI. It has a crime lab, and agents who conduct investigations usually of state-wide importance. The SBI is operated under the auspices of the NC Department of Justice.), the agency that conducts the blood test, has such a backlog, that the results of the test won’t be available until at least 6 months after your arrest.

The answer is to sit tight and wait. At most, you’ll have to make a number of appearances. If you’re out-of-state, your attorney can make those for you.

But otherwise, you can go about your life, maybe save up some money for the fines and costs you’ll have to pay, and relax.

If your license has been has been revoked due to a charge of Driving While Impaired, you may be eligible for a limited driving privilege after the first ten (10) days of revocation.  A District CourtDistrict Court is the lower of two levels of trial court in North Carolina. Misdemeanors begin (and can be resolved) in District Court. Most felonies also begin in District Court, but only Class H and Class I felonies may be resolved in District Court. Judge may issue the limited driving privilege, but only if you are eligible.  Since judges and legal clerks are not permitted to give you legal advice, it may be worth your while to hire an attorney to help you restore your limited driving privileges.

These limited driving privileges will include the privilege to drive your car to and from work.  Those times are presumed to be 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  If you are interested in requesting more than the standard hours, it’s advisable that you get a letter from your employer or boss saying that your work needs you to drive later or earlier in the day.

You will also need to:

1. Completed Petition for Limited Driving Privilege (Form AOC-CVR-9) 
2. Copy of your substance abuse assessment.
3. Certified copy of seven-year driving history from Department of MOtor Vehicles.
4. Valid proof of insurance form DL-123 from your insurance company.
5. Fully completed, typed, proposed, limited driving privilege (3 copies) Form AOC-CVR-10 or AOC-CVR-11
6. Letter from employer verifying work hours – only if requesting more than the standard hours of 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The application is submitted, and on the next business day you or your lawyer must appear in Courtroom 1A between the hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm in order to petition the court in person.

In most cases in North Carolina, a 30-day rehab would be overkill.  I recommend clients do get an alcohol assessment if they’ve been arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina's DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail.) in Raleigh, Cary or Apex, Wake County.

There are several reasons to get an “alcohol assessment.” First, the assessment can be used to restore limited driving privileges if the driver’s license was automatically suspended at the time of arrest. Second, the assessment is useful if the driver ever faces a convictionA conviction is a formal finding by a court - either following a trial by a judge or jury or following the entry of a pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. - of guilt., because obtaining an assessment and complying with recommended treatment prior to sentencing is considered a “mitigating” circumstance, and can improve the defendant’s sentencing position.

The man had almost twice the legal limit of alcohol in his blood, and was later released into the care of his girlfriend.

The other problem with DUIs is that they can be pretty expensive.  When you add in the alcohol assessments, any treatment programs, fines and other court costs, you’re talking about hundreds of dollars.

In truth, a Raleigh, Apex, or Cary DUI lawyer shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, especially in an economy like the one we’re in now.  Feel free to give me a call at (919) 352-9411 for some free advice about your DUI case.

Her lawyer argues that Nebraska DUI and drunk driving laws shouldn’t apply to McIllece because a golf cart is not a vehicle..

In North Carolina, a vehicle is defined broadly, and can obviously include cars, trucks, vans, but can also include mopeds, tractors, ATVs, golf carts, and even electric wheelchairs. People riding bicycles on public roads have even been convictedA conviction is a formal finding by a court - either following a trial by a judge or jury or following the entry of a pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges. An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. - of guilt. of drunk driving even though a bicycle doesn’t have an engine.