DWI & DUI DEFENSE

Protecting Your Rights After a DWI Arrest

Facing a DUI or DWI charge in North Carolina is serious—your license, your finances, and even your freedom are on the line. At Perry & Waters, LLP, we provide aggressive, experienced defense for clients arrested for impaired driving in Henderson, Oxford, and throughout northeastern North Carolina. We know the courts, the procedures, and how to protect your future.

Local DUI Defense in Vance and Granville Counties

North Carolina takes DWI charges seriously. Penalties can include license suspension, mandatory alcohol education, ignition interlock devices, and even jail time—especially for repeat offenses. Whether you refused a breath test or failed a field sobriety test, we’ll examine the evidence and build a strong defense.

  • Will I lose my license after a DWI arrest in North Carolina?

    Not automatically, but your license can be suspended quickly if you refused a test or had a BAC of .08 or higher. We can represent you in DMV hearings and fight for reinstatement or limited driving privileges.

  • Can a DWI charge be reduced or dismissed?

    Yes, depending on the facts. We’ve helped clients secure reduced charges (e.g., reckless driving) or case dismissals when evidence was weak or improperly handled.

  • What’s the difference between DUI and DWI in NC?

    North Carolina uses the term DWI (“driving while impaired”) rather than DUI. It covers alcohol, drugs, or any impairing substance.

  • Will I have to go to court?

    Yes, most likely. But we’ll guide you through it, handle most appearances when possible, and work to resolve your case efficiently.

How Perry & Waters Builds a DUI Defense

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Challenge the Stop

Did police have probable cause to pull you over?

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Question the Testing

Field tests and breathalyzers are often flawed or mishandled.

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Negotiate Effectively

We know how prosecutors operate in Vance and Granville Counties—and when a plea may serve your best interests.

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Defend in Court

If trial is the best route, we go prepared, organized, and ready to challenge every assumption.

What We Help With

  • DWI / DUI first offense
  • Repeat DWI offenses
  • Underage DWI
  • Driving while impaired by drugs
  • Refusal to take breath or blood test
  • Ignition interlock requirements
  • DMV hearings for license reinstatement

Don’t Let One Mistake Define Your Future

If you’ve been charged with DWI in Vance or Granville County, you need an attorney who knows the law—and the local courts. Call Perry & Waters now for a confidential consultation.

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