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learn the aggravating factors that make a DUI charge more serious
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Common Aggravating Factors for a DUI Charge

Most DUIs are misdemeanors, but certain circumstances can aggravate the offenses. The presence of any aggravating factors during your DUI arrest could mean harsher charges and penalties if convicted. Let’s take a look at a

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Can You Get a DUI on a Bike?

Yes, you absolutely can get charged with a DUI on a bike in North Carolina if you are caught with a BAC level above the legal limit on public roads. This may sound surprising, but

don't try fleeing a DUI checkpoint
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Consequences of Fleeing a DUI Checkpoint

In North Carolina, fleeing a DUI checkpoint or any attempt to avoid it, such as driving around the checkpoint, making an abrupt turn before reaching it, or driving through without stopping when officers signal you

FAQs

In North Carolina, Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) is defined as driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs upon the ways of the state open to the public.
In North Carolina, DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Impaired) are terms used interchangeably to refer to impaired driving offenses.
Underage DUI offenses have specific penalties, including license suspension, fines, and mandatory alcohol education programs. The legal BAC limit is lower for individuals under 21.
The legal BAC limit for drivers in North Carolina is 0.08%. However, lower limits may apply to certain individuals, such as those under 21 or commercial drivers.
A DUI arrest can lead to a suspension of your driver’s license. The duration of the suspension depends on various factors, including prior convictions.