Criminal Defense Attorneys Ready To Help You, Not To Judge You

Being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in the state of North Carolina is a serious matter. You will be forced to spend the night in jail and have to pay to hire the services of a knowledgeable attorney. A conviction would create the onset of an entirely different and long list of expenses and problems, both socially and professionally.

At Harbinson Parker, in Alexander County, we understand that the entire ordeal of a DWI arrest is harrowing enough. We are strong advocates for the rights of our clients. Our DWI legal team is led by Joel Harbinson, an acclaimed trial lawyer selected to the North Carolina “Super Lawyers” list, and former prosecutor Clay Pittman. They will aggressively protect your rights. We are here to fight for you, not to judge anyone.

Millions of decent, hardworking Americans have been arrested after engaging in leisure activities they’ve enjoyed throughout their lives, such as sipping a decades-old scotch with dinner at a steakhouse or popping open a bottle of Champagne at happy hour with colleagues to celebrate a lucrative new business deal, among others.

But just like any other charge in the criminal justice system, the state must prove beyond reasonable doubt your guilt in a DWI case. An arrest is not the same as a conviction. When we work with you, we do not have to prove your innocence. The prosecutor must prove your guilt.

While the maximum allowable level of blood alcohol content (BAC) varies nominally from state to state throughout the country, the legal limit in North Carolina is .08%. However, an individual may face a conviction on a DWI charge, even if BAC registers less than the standard. BAC is deemed under our laws to be merely one “indicator” of whether a driver was impaired at the time of an arrest. When you visit our office for an initial consultation, we will further discuss this component of DWI law, as well as any other areas of concern on your mind.