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What Happens If I Get In Trouble While On Probation?

Can a lawyer or my PO help? Will my probation be terminated? Will I go to jail? If I get in trouble while on probation what happens?   Probation violations can be quite serious. They can result in the revocation of probation and activation of a suspended term in prison…

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Can I Help a Friend in Jail

Posting Bond – Bail – Can I Help My Friend Get Out of Jail? What is Pre-Trial Release? How Is Bond Set? What is the Difference Between Bail and Bond? Who Decides Bonds? When is Bond Set? Can I Visit Someone in Jail? Can I Post a Bond? What Does…

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What is needed to get a Limited Driving Privilege

What documents are needed for a Pre-trial Limited Driving Privilege? What is a DL-123 form?   An attorney can help explain the process, determine eligibility, and draft the different forms that are necessary for a Pre-Trial Privilege – Bill Powers   What is a Pre-trial Limited Driving Privilege? If you or a loved…

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Please be careful this Memorial Day

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…

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Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation

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…

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How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets

How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets? Are Lawyers Always Required? Is Traffic School an Option? Do Prior Tickets Make a Difference? Traffic Laws in North Carolina, especially relating to insurance premiums and how to handle can be complex – Bill Powers   While an attorney is not required,…

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Can Police Pat You Down in Charlotte, NC?

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…

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Powers Law Firm PA Included in Best Law Firms List

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”…

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What Do Lawyers Want to Know About Your Traffic Ticket?

  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…

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Useful Info on Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Schedules

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…

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