DWIs in North Carolina
If you have been charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you may be feeling overwhelmed. You are likely being inundated with advice from...
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Coastal South Law
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Did You Get a St. Patrick’s Day DWI in North Carolina?
Many people look forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with green beers and pints of Guinness, however, nothing ruins a holiday faster...
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Coastal South Law
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Can a North Carolina Felony DWI be Reduced to a Misdemeanor?
If you have been arrested for DWI in North Carolina, you may feel like your fate is sealed. That feeling is understandable given that...
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Coastal South Law
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Can I Get a DWI for Riding an Electric Scooter in North Carolina?
Bird scooters, and other kinds of easy-to-rent electric scooters can be seen popping up all over North Carolina, particularly in college...
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Coastal South Law
- Jan 21
- 2 min
40% of All Fatal Car Accidents Involve DWI
DWIs are a pervasive issue, both inside and outside of North Carolina. The occurrence of DWIs has increased dramatically over the past...
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Coastal South Law
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Can I Get My North Carolina DWI Dismissed if I Have No Priors?
DWI charges in North Carolina are not to be taken lightly. Some people may mistakenly believe that they do not need to retain legal help...
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Coastal South Law
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
What Evidence is There in DWI Cases?
You may be surprised to learn that failing a breathalyzer test is not the only way to be charged with driving under the influence. In...
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Coastal South Law
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Were You Arrested for DWI on Halloween?
Halloween is one of the most celebrated days of the year. It is fun to dress up, party, and go to haunted houses, but it is when you are...
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Coastal South Law
- Oct 22, 2021
- 2 min
Elements of a DWI Case
You may think that being convicted of DWI is as simple as simple as being pulled over and failing a field sobriety test, but in reality,...
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Coastal South Law
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
How to Survive a DWI Charge
Being charged with a DWI can feel like the end of the world. It is hard not to think about the impact a DWI conviction would have on your...
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Coastal South Law
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Who Has the Burden of Proof in a DWI Case?
When you are charged with DWI in North Carolina, it is easy to feel like the writing is on the wall. In reality, there is still a lot...
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Coastal South Law
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Slammed With a Second DWI?
Being convicted of a DWI can really upend your life. In addition to bringing a lot of difficult issues to the surface, a DWI can also...
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Coastal South Law
- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
Will a DWI Ruin My Legal Career Prospects?
There is no arguing that a DWI conviction can be life-altering. Being convicted of a DWI can impact everything from your housing options...
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Coastal South Law
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
Why Field Sobriety Tests are Not That Reliable
If you have been charged with DWI in North Carolina, you may feel like your fate has been sealed. DWI is a serious charge, particularly...
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Coastal South Law
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
A Guide to Jury Selection for North Carolina DWI Trials
If you have been charged with DWI or another criminal offense in North Carolina, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused about how...
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Coastal South Law
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Can I be Charged with DUI/DWI if My BAC was Below the Legal Limit?
Being charged with a DUI can be a life-altering and terrifying experience that many people go out of their way to try and avoid. Most...
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Coastal South Law
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
Help, I Have Been Charged with Underage DWI in North Carolina!
If you are under 21 and have been convicted of DWI in North Carolina, you are likely feeling scared and overwhelmed about what comes next...
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Coastal South Law
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Can I Get a DUI for Sleeping in My Car?
Many people believe they can avoid a DUI by sleeping off a few drinks in their car instead of driving intoxicated, and while that choice...
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Coastal South Law
- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
Can a DWI Cost Me My Nursing License?
First off, you may be wondering, what’s the difference between a DUI and DWI? You have likely heard them used interchangeably. Before...
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Coastal South Law
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
North Carolina Jury Convicts Bolivia Man of Habitual DWI
In one of the first jury trials held following the long hiatus on in-person trials due to COVID-19 protocols, a Brunswick County jury...
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