Modified Transcript of “Can An Attorney Represent Two People” for the Hearing Impaired: **Applies to both civil and criminal matters. It’s not unusual for an attorney to represent more than one person in a case. The attorney needs to make sure that each person is represented to the best of…
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Telling Truth To Lawyer
Modified Transcript of “Telling Truth To Lawyer” for Hearing Impaired: In criminal cases, whether it’s a DUI or a misdemeanor, even a felony – heck, even traffic tickets – it’s not unusual to have a client later fess up when they’re talking to us in the office and say “I…
No Money For Attorney: Your Guide to Court-Appointed Counsel in NC
Finding yourself on the wrong side of the law can be a frightening experience. Court proceedings, legal jargon, and potential penalties can all feel overwhelming. One of the first questions that likely comes to mind is: “Can I get a public defender or court-appointed lawyer? This blog post will clear…
HOW TO RETAIN A LAWYER
Modified Transcript of “How To Retain A Lawyer” for Hearing Impaired: Retaining an attorney should take more than a two minute conversation on the phone. We like to provide some basic information during initial phone conference and especially for more serious cases, cases involving the potential for jail time…
Bail, Bonds and Custody NC
Calculating credit for “Pre-Trial Confinement” can be a complicated process. When the accused has either been unable to secure his or her release due to financial hardships or in a matter where “NO BOND” has been set by court officials, “crediting” that time against an imposed judgment becomes an important…
Charlotte NC Confidential Consultation
Charlotte NC Confidential Consultation: Criminal Defense Lawyer Bill Powers explains the attorney-client privilege If you need a criminal defense lawyer for charges in Charlotte NC we’re here to help. We offer a confidential consultation, free of charge. We like to sit down with potential clients concerned about their criminal case,…
Legal Fees What To Expect
Modified Transcript for Hearing Impaired of “Legal Fees What To Expect” If someone’s been charged or arrested with a criminal offense in North Carolina they probably weren’t expecting that to happen. In our daily lives we base our finances on expenses that we expect. If you’ve gotten in some…
high profile media criminal charges
Modified Video for Hearing Impaired for “High Profile Media Criminal Charges” We handle a fair number of highly sensitive cases in North Carolina involving cases that have a lot of media attention. Whether it’s the type of case, the serious nature of a charge, or whether it’s a person that’s…
Social Media Felony Charges
Modified Transcript for Hearing Impaired for “Social Media Felony Charges” It’s not unusual for clients to call, especially in cases that involve technology, cyber crimes. Sometimes you see this in sex offenses. They ask, “Should I delete my accounts,” and the answer is no. That actually could get you in…
Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement
Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement deserve serious attention Modified Transcript for the Hearing Impaired of “Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement” When cases involve serious felonies it is safe to assume that you are dealing with a level of prosecutor, you’re dealing with a level of law enforcement, normally…