Concord, NC, Criminal Defense Law Firm

Exclusively fighting for your rights in North Carolina

Facing criminal charges can turn your life upside down. Experienced legal representation can help you set things right.

At the law firm of George W. Wiseman, you can trust your defense in the hands of a skilled attorney. Mr. Wiseman, a former assistant district attorney, brings his full range of 17 years of criminal law experience to each client in need of a strong defense.

Our law office is prepared to defend those throughout Cabarrus County against all criminal charges, including:

For all criminal defense matters in or near Concord, North Carolina, contact the law firm of George W. Wiseman for a free initial consultation.

DWI

As one of the most common criminal offenses, our law firm has handled hundreds of cases involving motorists accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs. Attorney Wiseman has helped clients aggressively fight their drinking and driving charges in an effort to obtain the most favorable results possible. Charges of driving while impaired (DWI) have serious penalties. If you are charged with DWI, you lose your driver's license for 30 days — and that is before you are heard in a court of law.

• A first DWI conviction can land you in a substance abuse treatment program and suspend your license for at least one year.

• A second DWI conviction enlists you in another substance abuse program and suspends your license for another four years (if your prior conviction was within three years). Once you regain your driving privileges, you must have an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle.

• A third DWI conviction results in similar penalties as the second DWI. If convicted within seven years of your second DWI offense, you must serve a jail term of up to one year.

• A fourth conviction within 10 years for DWI in North Carolina is considered a felony and requires a minimum jail term of one year. On top of that, you stand to have your license revoked, you may have your vehicle confiscated and you will be enrolled in another substance abuse program. If you are permitted to regain use of your driving privileges, an ignition interlock device will be installed and maintained for seven years.

North Carolina, as in other states, considers a driver impaired if his or her blood alcohol concentration is at or above 0.08 percent. For commercial drivers, a BAC of 0.04 percent can elicit a conviction and can detrimentally impact the ability to continue working in that field. Drivers under 21 years of age face zero tolerance punishments, meaning any amount of alcohol in teen drivers' blood will cause their licenses to be revoked for at least one year.

North Carolina State University provides a detailed assessment of DWI, its consequences, court procedure, tests and penalties, available here. For any additional questions, call the law firm of George W. Wiseman at (704) 795-4567.

Additional criminal defense matters

We understand you want to know everything you can possibly learn about your or your loved one's criminal charges. At our law firm, we answer your questions personally and in plain terms so you can understand the process, the options and the potential consequences.

We know you want to put the mess of criminal charges behind you and move on with your life. For some minor traffic violations, such as speeding tickets, attorney George Wiseman can appear in court on your behalf and handle the plea, the prosecutor and the transfer of fees to pay your tickets, if necessary. Our job is to help you, and we look forward to doing it.

Contact the firm today for a free consultation on your criminal defense case

We advocate for those facing felony charges, misdemeanor charges, or traffic violations in Cabarrus County. Call us today at 704.795.4567 or contact the firm online to get started on your case. Se habla español.