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…
What are the Factors Considered in Punishments and Sentencing in DWI Charges? What are Grossly Aggravating Factor(s)? What are Aggravating Factors? What are Mitigating Factors? Sentencing in Driving While Impaired cases in North Carolina involves a balancing process of the “factors” associated with the particular offense. Our “NC DWI Quick Reference Guide” is a…
Governor McCrory Declares January 2016 Stalking Awareness Month in North Carolina Signed January 4, 2016 First Governor in the United States to Sign Proclamation Commends Observance to all Citizens Touch Image to View Full Proclamation The General Assembly recognizes that stalking includes, but is not limited to, a pattern of…
Short on Time? Need Your North Carolina License Renewed? Want to Renew Your License Online? Governor McCrory announces Online NC DOT Renewal Option Goal: 30% Renewals Online Thus far 100,000 North Carolina Licenses have renewed Online Touch Image for Link to NC DOT License Renewal Login What a fabulous option.…
Are There Time Limits for a Search Warrant in North Carolina? NCGA 15A-258 Must be Executed Within 48 hours from the Time of Issuance Otherwise “Void” Must be marked “Not Executed” Returned without Unnecessary Delay A search warrant is like a bunch of bananas or an apple in the sense…
Attorney Bill Powers discusses: When Do They Need a Search Warrant in North Carolina? Do I Have Rights? What Are They? Is Consent Required? Are Warrants Always Required? Laws involving Search Warrants are complicated and often fact specific – Bill Powers SEE: The…
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…
The North Carolina General Assembly Ratified and Governor Pat McCrory signed New NC Fallen and Disabled First Responder Tuition Law “Senate Bill 37” Ratified Date September 29, 2015 Approved October 30, 2015 Applies to the 2016 spring academic semester and each subsequent semester Entitled: An Act to Provide that the…
The North Carolina General Assembly Ratified and Governor Pat McCrory signed New North Carolina Expunction of Records Law “Senate Bill 233” Effective Date December 1, 2015 Applies to Offenses Filed on or after December 1, 2015 Entitled: An Act to Provide for the Automatic Expunction of Certain Records Charges…
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…