What Are The Sentencing "levels"?

Other North Carolina Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What To Do In Case Of An Accident
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• Q: What Happens After A Dwi Arrest In North Carolina?
  A: Driving Privilege: If you register .08 or greater in a blood or breath test, you lose your privilege to drive in North Carolina (and your license, if it is a North … More
• Q: Are Some Dwis Felonies?
  A: In North Carolina there are two types of DWI's that are felonies. Felony death by motor vehicle, which a person is charged with if someone dies in an accident that was … More
• Q: What Happens After A Conviction For A Misdemeanor Dwi?
  A: After a conviction of misdemeanor DWI, the judge must hold a separate sentencing hearing and determine the appropriate level of punishment. At that hearing, the judge … More
• Q: What Is A Level Two Sentence?
  A: If that judge finds one grossly aggravating factor, you would be sentenced under level two. If the judge orders a level two punishment, he must sentence you to 7 days … More
• Q: What Is A Level Three Sentence?
  A: If the judge orders a level three punishment, you will be ordered to choose one of the three following options: (1) 72 hours of community service ($100 fee), (2)72 … More
• Q: What Is A Level Four Sentence?
  A: If you are convicted and sentenced at level four, the same conditions will apply except you will chose between 48 hours of community service, 48 hours of jail, or 60 … More
• Q: What Is A Level Five Sentence?
  A: If you are convicted and sentenced at level five, you will be ordered to chose between 24 hours of community service, 24 hours of jail, or 30 days not driving. The … More
• Q: Will I Be Able To Get My Case Dismissed Because I Was Not Read My Rights?
  A: Probably not. But if you were interrogated after being placed in custody, your statements can not be used against you.
• Q: Will I Go To Jail?
  A: An experienced attorney may be able to keep you out.