“They never read me my Miranda rights!” This is one of the most common statements criminal defense attorneys hear from clients who believe this oversight will automatically get their charges dismissed. Unfortunately, this widespread misconception, fueled by countless TV shows and movies, rarely reflects the reality of North Carolina criminal…
Being accused of wrongdoing and allegedly committing a crime when you’re innocent is disturbing at best. Your good name and reputation in the community are at stake. Even if found not guilty or the criminal charges are ultimately thrown out or dismissed, false allegations can affect your freedom, your future,…
Criminal Charges in College – Campus Police While sitting at Gate C3 at the Nashville airport yesterday, I received back-to-back panicked calls from mothers of, let’s say, University of Anytown students. I was returning home to Charlotte after touring a prospective college with my teen-aged daughter. As a criminal defense…
How Can I Get My Charges Dropped? If you’re facing a criminal offense, whether felony or misdemeanor charges, it’s understandable you might be anxious. The consequences of a conviction can be long-lasting and severe, making it hard to find and keep a good job. That’s especially true for larceny, crimes…
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…
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…
When someone you love is arrested and taken to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center (Jail), one of the first questions families ask is simple and urgent, “Will a lawyer go see them in jail?” The answer is yes, attorneys routinely visit clients at the jail. Defense counsel are authorized to…
Should I Give A Statement on TV? Should I Talk To Reporters? Attorney Bill Powers explains some of the considerations of why Limiting Contact With Media may be important. Transcript for Hearing Impaired: Of the many things that we do to help clients out with serious felonies, whether it’s…