What Is The Difference Between DWI and DUI?

For the most part, there is no difference between the offense of DWI (driving while impaired) and DUI (driving under the influence). In North Carolina today, when someone is charged with a drug or alcohol related driving offense, the actual offense they will be charged with is DWI. Attorneys and clients both use these terms interchangeably but the correct name for the offense is DWI.

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Testimonials

North Carolina vs. N.W.- The State alleged that my client was involved in a physical altercation with an individual and that the individual suffered serious injuries. My client was the one that actually ended up having to go to the hospital. The prosecutor dismissed the charges against my client in district court.

Charges Dismissed

Mr. Huntley did a great job helping me get out of my mess, 10 stars.

D.H.

North Carolina vs. P.W.: The State alleged that my client stole over $1000.00 worth of golf clubs from a golf store. I was able to talk with the prosecutor and get my client a misdemeanor plea.

Charges Dismissed

North Carolina vs. J.S.- The Defendant was charged with a routine traffic violation and the officer determined that my client was driving with a revoked license. The year prior to this case the Defendant had plead to 2 DWLR offenses in district court. I was able to get a PJC for my client, which prevented my client’s license from being revoked for an additional period of time.

Charges Dismissed

North Carolina vs. K.T.- My client was in downtown Charlotte when an officer detected alcohol coming from the Defendant’s breath. The officer had the Defendant blow into an alcosensor and was able to see that the Defendant had consumed alcohol. I was able to negotiate a dismissal of the charges with the prosecutor.

Charges Dismissed

I think Banks Huntley is a terrific lawyer and he saved me from serving a jail sentence.”

P.W.

North Carolina vs. J.A.- The Defendant was stopped for having expired tags and the officer found marijuana in Defendant’s car. I was able to negotiate with the Assistant District Attorney and was ultimately able to get the charges dismissed.

Charges Dismissed

North Carolina vs. N.M.- The police executed a search warrant at the Defendant’s residence and they found cocaine during the search. The charges got dismissed before indictment.

Charges Dismissed

North Carolina vs. M.B- This was a domestic violence case where the alleged victim said that my client pointed a gun at him/her and threated to kill him/her. The State dismissed the charges in district court.

Charges Dismissed

North Carolina vs. P.P.- The police believed that my client made false statements in a police investigation in order to collect insurance proceeds. I was able to explain my client’s side of the story to the prosecutor and got all of the charges dismissed.

Charges Dismissed