Legal Question in DUI Law in North Carolina

DWI w/Failure to Appear -- License Revoked

I got pulled over in another county in NC 4 years ago, and got a DWI blowing a .11 at the police station. My license, of course, was taken on the spot. I never got my license back or even tried after the 30 days.

I never went to court and I am sure there is a warrant out for my arrest in that county. I plan on taking care of this very soon.

I read that it is a mandatory revocation of your drivers license for a year for a conviction of DWI.

Since I have not driven in four years and I am assuming that they have record that I never picked up my license, will the four years apply to the one year and I can be eligible for immediate restoration of my drivers license?


Asked on 5/09/04, 7:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Griffin The Law Office of James L. Griffin

Re: DWI w/Failure to Appear -- License Revoked

Since this is an FTA, too, probably not. You may have to wait the full year after you go to court. I would have my attorney have the FTA stricken and then argue that the year revocation began when your license was first taken. You don't get anything unless you ask. I would get an attorney to do this.

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Answered on 5/10/04, 8:14 am


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