Got a DWI? Don’t panic. You can get through this. The more you educate yourself on the process, the more prepared you will be to take care of your DWI. Here are the top 4 things you will need to have in place if you get a DWI in North Carolina.
A Good Attorney
Handling a DWI is not something to take lightly. Even though you may think it’s just a citation, you’ll pay the fine and it will be over, it’s not that easy. The reason you need a good attorney is they can work on your behalf to make sure you understand all of the legal issues. You can’t take care of what you don’t understand. Let the attorney, who is trained to know the DWI laws represent you in court and handle all the legal paperwork, and chances are you will be able to get your license back sooner.
Need an attorney? Start your search with our list of local DWI attorneys here on our website. [Click here for list of NC DWI attorneys]
A Good DWI Service Provider
If you’ve spent any amount of time looking for a DWI service provider for your assessment or alcohol and drug education classes, you will see not every agency is the same. Yes, we are a little biased, so we won’t tell you we are the best, but we will let you know our clients are happy and it’s because we go above and beyond most any provider you will find in the area. From what we have learned about some agencies, here is how we’re better:
- We have appointments after work hours
- Our help line is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
- You can get your assessment done this week. You don’t have put your name on a list and wait weeks just to get an assessment.
- We service out-of-state DWI cases.
- Our clients speak highly of us. Click here to read their reviews and see for yourself.
Good Insurance
Since your record will report a traffic violation, your insurance premium will likely increase (see details at pardonapplications.ca/). A good insurance provider will work with you to determine which policy is better for you considering your situation. What you want to do is work closely with an agent who can tell you what you need to do, not just so you can lower your premium, but also so you can keep your policy – as some insurance companies won’t even carry you if you have criminal charges. It’s a good idea to be proactive and not reactive when it comes to making sure you still have insurance after you get a DWI. The last thing you want to happen is to get a notice in the mail that your policy has been suspended after it’s too late to do anything about it.
Good Follow Up
Don’t let all of the work you have to do go to waste. Be sure to follow up on any requests from the DMV, your attorney or assessment provider. Pay close attention to due dates so you get all of your documents turned in on time. For instance, North Carolina requires you to complete your recommended treatment classes within 6 months of getting an assessment. By following up and staying on top of your DWI, you will avoid unnecessary fines and penalties.
If you need help understanding this process, we can work closely with you and your attorney to help you get your DWI assessment and classes done sooner rather than later. We know you want to get this behind you as soon as possible, and we’re here to help. Call us to schedule your appointment, DWI assessment or ADETS class today.