Driving While Impaired On Drugs | Asheville Defense Lawyer

Sometimes known as DUI or drunk driving, driving while impaired (DWI) in the state of North Carolina carries with it serious, long-lasting consequences that many people do not understand when they are first charged.

Along with fines and potential jail time, those convicted of drunk driving are likely to encounter:

Suspension or revocation of a driver's license
Mandatory completion of expensive courses including the Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic School (ADETS)
Installation and maintenance of an ignition interlock device on all registered vehicles
Loss of employment prospects as a result of a DWI on a criminal record

Instead of making the common error of pleading guilty to "just get it over with," turn to us at Messer Law Firm.

Experienced Asheville-Area DWI Defense Lawyer Here To Help You

Al Messer has defended against DWI charges and other driving offenses for individuals just like you for more than 20 years.

During his two-decade career of handling criminal defense matters, and prior to helping Asheville residents, he worked as a prosecutor with the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office. Today, he utilizes the techniques and strategies he learned as a prosecutor to help his clients.

Such perspective sets him apart from other criminal defense attorneys in western North Carolina.

Our Defense Strategy

He will investigate the facts of your case to determine what available attacks he can make on the case against you.

During Al's tenure as a criminal defense lawyer he handled just about every type of DWI case. In his experience, it was not unusual for DWI cases to get thrown out simply because of illegal police procedures or violations of constitutional rights he has identified and brought to the attention of the judge.

Guidance From Someone Who Understands The Criminal Justice System

Because of his expertise, those seeking out a criminal defense lawyer can rest easier knowing that they are receiving guidance from someone who has a thorough understanding of the laws, procedures and how the criminal justice system works.