Fail to Appear in Court for a Traffic Ticket? Missed Court and New Tickets, What Happens Missing Court is never a good idea. . .but we all make mistakes. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away – Bill Powers Failure to Appear A Failure to Appear is when someone…
DWI Sentencing in North Carolina Does NOT fall under traditional Structured Sentencing Separate and Distinct sentencing protocols Subject to: N.C.G.S. 20-179 Impaired Driving can be a significant part of Felonies and misdemeanors offense(s) Standing alone, DWI DUI in North Carolina is a Misdemeanor What are Levels of DWI? Driving While Impaired…
How long will I be jailed in North Carolina if I have an arrest warrant in another state? What are Fugitive and Out of State Warrants? NC Warrants Info Fugitive and Extradition Issues are notoriously complex, as are NC Warrants and the criminal charges related to felony or misdememeanor cases…
Heads Up: Operation Click-It-or-Ticket. Please be careful this Memorial Day Holiday. We wish all our friends a safe, healthy, and happy holiday weekend. If you are planning on driving anywhere, heads up: North Carolina is in the middle of a statewide “Click-It-or-Ticket” campaign. For the safety of you…
Impaired Driving Testimony. Manifestations of Alcohol Consumption and Proof. What is the Most Often Cited DWI Evidence? Alcohol breath odor is the most frequently cited observation by US police officers in alcohol related traffic offenses – Southern California Research Institute Strength of Odor Slight, Moderate, or Strong Probability of…
Actual Innocence. Setting Aside a Jury Verdict and Criminal Conviction. What is required for a Pardon in North Carolina? Twenty-seven years behind bars: 9,855 days, 236,520 hours, 14,191,200 minutes locked away in a prison. . .all the while being completely innocent of the charges levied. That’s what happened to Edward…
Does Eye Color Indicate Propensity for Substance Abuse? Are Blue Eyed Humans More Prone to Addiction Issues? Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Booze There are few greater “truths of court” known and accepted within the legal system than: A substantial amount, if not a majority, of poor decisions…
What are the Consequences Violating a Court Order? Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation? Answering the Question “Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation” one would be wise to also consider: Does It Matter if Order is Under NCGS Chapter 50? What about Chapters 50B…
What is a Uniform Citation? How Do Insurance Points Work? Can You Go To Court by Yourself? Do you Need a Lawyer for Traffic Tickets? The adage that ‘a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client’ is the product of years of experience by seasoned litigators –…
North Carolina Advocates for Justice: Out of This World The North Carolina Advocates for Justice is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting people’s rights through community, education, and advocacy – Bill Powers, President Elect NCAJ: Continuing Legal Education CLE Client Advocacy Community Involvement Appellate Memorada Professional Association of Attorneys Service…