Legal Help for Drivers in Mecklenburg County and Beyond Getting a traffic ticket in Charlotte might seem like a minor annoyance. What looks straightforward at first glance can have long-term consequences for your license, insurance, and time. Some drivers pay the fine, assume it’s over, and are later surprised by…
Improper Equipment is a non-moving violation in North Carolina that can sometimes be used to resolve a speeding ticket or other traffic charge. While getting pulled over is frustrating, a bigger problem may come later with DMV points, insurance hikes, and in some cases, the risk of license suspension. In…
Have an upcoming court appearance? A lot of people don’t have experience with legal matters. As such, it’s understandable you may not know what to expect, what to do, or how to act in court. That’s normal. Two of the most common questions we get is, “What should I expect…
What happens if I pay my ticket in South Carolina? Can I pay my speeding ticket? What are my legal options if I get a traffic ticket in York County SC? Will I get insurance points? What about my driver’s license? Will South Carolina issue points for my traffic citation?…
What to Do When You Receive a Traffic Ticket What are my legal options? How are insurance premiums assigned? What is driving school? Traffic tickets can be deceptively complex. We offer a free consultation. It makes sense to talk to a lawyer – Bill Powers LEARN MORE: What…
Checking Stations in Mecklenburg County DWI Checkpoints are relatively common in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Many are established by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department CMPD pursuant to the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. It is a complicated area of law, controlled both by North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 20-16.3A and appellate…
License Suspended? Need to Drive? How to prepare a Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina Many people don’t realize the true value of a Driver’s License. . .until they lose it – Bill Powers The North Carolina General Assembly gives the North Carolina Department of Transportation /…
How much are Court Costs? How Long Do I Have To Pay? I need more time to pay fines Costs of Court are expensive in North Carolina. You very well may need some time to pay them – Bill Powers See More: 2017 Criminal Costs of Court North…
Is your baby actually old enough to drive? Been a while since you took a test, let alone THE TEST? Weeping Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth No More – Parents’ Guide to Navigating DMV Today’s post provides some hidden truths, and suggestions, for parents about to undergo the process…
Is it Legal? Can I Dial a Number? What if I’m stopped at a Light? What is the Law about Texting and Driving? The preliminary numbers aren’t good. Texting while driving may soon be a leading cause of motor vehicle fatalities – Bill Powers According to the National Highway Traffic…