DWI Defense

A Wake County Defense Attorney’s Holiday Guide: Lessons From the Courtroom

November 5, 2024 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

The holidays transform Wake County. Downtown Raleigh’s streets fill with celebrating crowds. Shopping centers from Crabtree Valley Mall to North Hills buzz with activity. Neighborhoods light up with family gatherings.

Through a criminal defense attorney’s eyes, this festive season reveals patterns worth understanding – patterns that can help you avoid becoming another holiday case file.

If you or a loved one face DUI charges or other criminal legal matter in Wake County, give the Fanney Law Firm a call now. We provide a confidential consultation: 919-617-7009

Experienced DWI Defense Attorneys in Raleigh, North Carolina

April 6, 2023 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

As a seasoned DUI defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina, John Fanney understands the severity of a DWI charge and the potential consequences that come with it.

Hiring an experienced DWI attorney is crucial to protect your rights and defend your case if you or a loved one has been arrested for DWI.

It’s important to understand that each case is different. There is frankly a lot of incorrect information out there. Talking to a lawyer is the first thing you should do, not the last.

Take the Fifth

September 16, 2022 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

Should I talk to the police?

If you are suspected of a crime, the police likely will want to question you.

A police officer may try to get you to talk by telling you that it is in your best interest to cooperate and “answer some questions to clear things up.”

Can I get my DUI charges dismissed?

February 10, 2020 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

If you face DWI charges in Raleigh, you’re doing the right thing.

Researching criminal defense lawyers and considering your legal options is a good idea.

Clearly, the consequences of a conviction for driving while impaired can be a big deal.

Habitual DWI Charges

November 10, 2019 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

Ordinarily, driving while impaired in North Carolina is a misdemeanor offense. There are exceptions to the general rule, especially in instances where a fatality results from the DUI or when there are multiple prior convictions, resulting in an indictment for habitual DWI charges.

Habitual driving while impaired is a felony offense in North Carolina. It takes into consideration prior convictions of DWI within a ten (10) year “look back” period from the date of offense on a new, pending DWI charge.

Habitual DWI differs from the misdemeanor “Laura’s Law” level A1 DWI in several different ways.

DMV Restoration Hearing

October 12, 2019 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

Even after a “permanent revocation,” there are instances when administrative relief may be available through a process called a “conditional restoration” or “DMV restoration hearing.”

DMV hearings carry consequences, both potentially good and bad.

The inability to legally operate a motor vehicle can affect where you live, where you work, and your ability to support both yourself and your family.

7 Reasons Why You Need a DUI Attorney

April 26, 2018 | Fanney Law Office, PLLC

Driving under the influence is dangerous and illegal. And, if you’re caught you could face jail time and fines, not to mention humility. The best thing you can do to avoid a DUI is to hand over your keys or find a different mode of transportation if you’ve been drinking.

If you’ve been pulled over and charged with a DUI, then you better be prepared for a long road ahead because the justice system does not take these cases lightly. Over 50% of fatal highway crashes involving two or more vehicles are alcohol related with many resulting in severe injury or death.

If you’ve been involved in a DUI incident and you’re wondering why you should get a DUI attorney, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re discussing seven reasons why it’s so important to have an attorney on hand. Keep reading to learn more.