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Greensboro DWI Lawyer: How We Fight Your North Carolina DWI

A DWI charge in Guilford County starts two cases at once: a criminal case in court and a separate case about your driver's license. Some license deadlines are 10 days, so the first steps matter. Huggins Law Firm defends DWI charges in Greensboro, High Point, and across the Triad, and we prepare every case as though it is going to trial.

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Watch: what happens after a DWI charge

Attorney Micah E. Huggins explains what happens after a DWI charge in Greensboro. General information, not legal advice.

What happens after a DWI arrest in Guilford County

Most DWI cases follow the same early path. The officer stops you, asks questions, and may ask you to do field sobriety tests. If you are arrested, you are usually asked to take a breath test at the station. You then see a magistrate, who sets the conditions of your release and, in many cases, revokes your license for a short period.

Your paperwork lists your first court date. That date is in district court in Greensboro or High Point. The first date is usually not a trial. It is the start of a process that can take months.

Your license is on a separate clock

Under G.S. 20-16.5, a DWI charge with a test result of 0.08 or more, or a willful refusal, brings a civil license revocation. It usually lasts 30 days. A written request for a hearing on that revocation is due at your first appearance or within 10 days of the date it took effect.

A refusal also brings a separate 12-month DMV revocation under G.S. 20-16.2. You can ask DMV in writing for a hearing, but only before the revocation takes effect. These are real deadlines. Missing them can cost you options that never come back.

How we defend a DWI

We investigate rather than process. We don’t accept the police report as fact. In a DWI case, that means we look at:

Why the officer stopped you, and whether the law allowed the stop.
How the field sobriety tests were given and scored.
Whether the breath test was done the way the rules require.
What the body camera and dash camera video actually show.
Whether you were told your rights before the test.

We tell you the hard truth about what we find, good or bad. Then we help you decide what to do with it.

DWI cases in Greensboro and High Point

Guilford County District Court hears DWI cases in Greensboro and in High Point. We handle DWI cases in Guilford County and the Triad. Your citation shows the court location and date. Bring it, or a photo of it, when you talk with us.

Who will handle your case

Attorney Micah E. Huggins began his career as a public defender and has practiced for over a decade. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law and a Member, National College for DUI Defense, Inc. Attorney Mayra Nieves is bilingual and handles the firm’s Spanish communications. Hablamos español.

We explain our fee in writing before you hire us.

Talk with us about your DWI

Call us at (336) 281-2008 or request a consultation online. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bring your citation, your release papers, and any paper you got about your license.

This page is general information about North Carolina law, not legal advice. Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a result.

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Questions people ask us

Do I need a lawyer for a first DWI in Greensboro?

You are not required to have one, but a DWI carries license, insurance, and record consequences that last. A lawyer can review the stop, the tests, and the video, and explain your choices before your first court date.

Will I lose my license right away after a DWI arrest?

Often, yes. If your test was 0.08 or more, or you refused, a civil revocation under G.S. 20-16.5 usually starts right away and lasts 30 days if you have no other pending case. A limited driving privilege may be possible after at least 10 days if you qualify.

How long does a DWI case take in Guilford County?

It depends on the case, the evidence, and the court's calendar. Many DWI cases take several months and more than one court date. We tell you what to expect at each step.

Do you handle DWI cases in High Point?

Yes. Guilford County District Court sits in both Greensboro and High Point, and we handle DWI cases in Guilford County and the Triad. Your citation shows which courthouse your case is in.

Can I talk with someone in Spanish?

Yes. Hablamos español. Attorney Mayra Nieves handles the firm's Spanish communications.