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Federal DUI Outer Banks Lawyer | Defense Guide

December 14, 2025 | by Danny Glover

If you are stopped and charged with a federal DUI in the Outer Banks, and the officer is not a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper or county or local law enforcement officer, your case may be headed to federal court. Unlike most DWI charges in North Carolina, a federal DUI follows its own set of procedures, laws, and potential penalties. This can be confusing for both locals and visitors.

This article explains how federal DUI cases work in the Outer Banks, what makes them different from state DWIs, and what to expect if your case is on the docket in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

What is a Federal DUI in the Outer Banks?

What is a Willful Refusal?

October 3, 2024 | by Danny Glover

If you’re facing a DWI charge on the Outer Banks (OBX), understanding the concept of “willful refusal” can significantly impact your case.

A willful refusal in the context of a DWI charge refers to a driver’s deliberate decision not to submit to a chemical analysis when requested by law enforcement.

This concept is deeply rooted in North Carolina’s implied consent laws, which apply to anyone operating a vehicle on the state’s highways or public vehicular areas – including the winding coastal roads and beach access points of the Outer Banks.

4 Ways Your Automobile Insurance Can Increase

May 26, 2017 | by Danny Glover

4 Ways Your Automobile Insurance Can Increase

There are basically 4 ways your automobile insurance can increase. Most insurance premium increases last 3 years from the time they begin, which normally occurs at the first premium increase following the occurrence of the event that triggers the increase.

Hiring a good lawyer when faced with these some of these situations can help avoid or lessen the premium increase – Danny Glover