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John J. Barrow
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I have a Florida driver's license and got a DWI in North Carolina. Can I fulfill court requirements in NC but DMV reqs. in Fl?

Asked by a user in Asheville, NC - 3 months ago.

There are several things going on in a DWI conviction in NC of a out of state resident. First the NC Courts will punish you at the level you qualify. That could be anything from a level 5 with a driving privilege, to a level 1 with 2 years in prison! Depends on the facts, there are factors that the court weighs in determining your level. Second, the DMV of NC will revoke your privilege to drive in NC for a year. Not a license, but the privilege to drive on the roads of NC. If you...