In this episode we begin a three-part series on DWI sentencing in NC. We kick off the sentencing discussion by doing a deep dive on the sentencing factors used by a judge during a sentencing hearing in NC on a DWI.
Highlights:
- Review in detail the grossly aggravating, aggravating, and mitigating factors used by a judge in sentencing a DWI
- Understand the burden of proof when it comes to DWI sentencing factors and how this can be utilized by the defense during a sentencing hearing
- Learn the importance of citing specific statutory subsections of N.C.G.S. 20-179 when arguing mitigating factors to a judge during a DWI sentencing
- Discover the importance of N.C.G.S. 20-179(7)'s catchall mitigation factor and how to fully exploit this subsection on behalf of your client during a sentencing hearing
