What is a Search? Are “Frisks” Legal? When Can Police Pat You Down? . . .[I]t is nothing less than sheer torture of the English language to suggest that a careful exploration of the outer surfaces of a person’s clothing all over his or her body in an attempt to…
Attorney Bill Powers answers the Question: What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer? What Does It Cost? How Long Will It Take? What’s the Worst Case Scenario? I often say: Hold Up. Great Questions. Let’s start from the beginning and work through this – Bill Powers…
Question: “During a Traffic Stop, Do I Have to Consent to Search?” A local North Carolina Police Department recently posted on YouTube a video regarding Traffic Stops: What to Expect as a Motorist. There are some important points to consider: Consent to Search a Vehicle Implies Voluntary Compliance “Consent” is…
CLICK IMAGE TO READ MAGAZINE Powers Included on the 2016 “Top 100” North Carolina Super Lawyers List Powers Law Firm PA, a Charlotte-Metro law firm, recently received notice two attorneys for the firm have been included in 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. Bill Powers Included on the 2016 “Top 100” North…
Powers Law Firm PA Included in Best Law Firms List Powers Law Firm PA, a Charlotte-Metro based law firm recently received notice it has been included in the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” publication. The firm has been named a Charlotte Tier 1 “Best Law Firms”…
Experienced attorneys normally ask a lot of questions because traffic tickets in North Carolina can be complicated – Bill Powers While there are some matters that you may be able to handle yourself, sometimes that just may not be a good idea. What Do Lawyers Want to Know About…
With the holidays fast approaching and the year coming to an end, we normally sit down and start planning the next calendar year. For attorneys whom practice in the Charlotte-Metro region, we consult the Mecklenburg Court Holiday Schedule and the surrounding districts: Cabarrus County Court Gaston County Court Iredell…
The 26th Judicial District in Mecklenburg County is located at 832 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 and housed within the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Here is some useful info on Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Schedules and Calendars: Mecklenburg County Court Schedule January through April 2016 Mecklenburg Count Judges Schedule May…
Death by Vehicle Blood Testing in North Carolina involves a certain, although limited, amount of discretion by Law Enforcement. There are circumstances where blood sampling may be in addition to standard breath-testing on the EC/IR II. A combination of breath, blood and urine samples may be obtained in appropriate legal circumstances,…
By Driving a Car in North Carolina, Do You Consent to a Sniff Search? Is a Sniff even a Search? Does the law differ between Vehicles and Persons? Caselaw Summary For North Carolina v. Warren North Carolina Court of Appeals – Publication Date August 4, 2015 Divided…