A DUI arrest while visiting North Carolina creates immediate legal problems that don’t disappear when your trip ends. Whether you were stopped after dinner in Duck or pulled over near your
rental house in Kill Devil Hills, you’re now facing a criminal charge that could very well follow you home.
North Carolina has some pretty harsh impaired driving laws. Make no mistake, a DWI is not a minor ticket. It’s a criminal offense that can lead to license revocation, insurance consequences, and possible jail time in some circumstances.
For out-of-state visitors to the Outer Banks, DUI charges also raise practical questions:
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