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Holiday Driving Tips

It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is here, and with it comes plenty of festive cheer – and lots of extra traffic on the roads. Whether you’re heading out to a family gathering or simply doing some last-minute shopping, being prepared for the holiday-driving frenzy is essential.…

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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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What Happens When You’re Convicted of a Felony in North Carolina?

Hidden Consequences of a Criminal Record:  What Happens When Convicted of a Felony?  Is One Forever Branded a Criminal? The etymology of the word “felon” is to some extent uncertain.  In Latin, fel is thought be associated with gall or poison.  Old French defines felon as an evil-doer, scoundrel, traitor, rebel, oath-breaker, and the Devil.…

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What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

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…

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How Is Court Scheduled in North Carolina?

Knowing How Court is Scheduled in North Carolina, and perhaps who holds the reigns, is valuable information. Some people facing criminal charges in Charlotte would just rather forget about legal troubles or wish they would go away.   That’s normal. At the same time, if you do have to go…

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What Happens in Drunk Driving Fatality Cases?

  Driving While Impaired cases are in-and-of-themselves complicated matters for presentation in court. When coupled with the loss of another human life, the consequences and potential for punishment(s) necessitate a careful examination of the law, facts and procedural history of the on-scene investigation. What happens in drunk driving fatality cases…

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Assault and Battery Charges

  Modified Transcript of “Assault and Battery Charges” for the Hearing Impaired: There are different types of assault. There’s simple assault, there’s assault on a female, there’s assault on a government official, there’s assaults on children, and sometimes they’re felonious assaults that have the potential for long term prison sentences.…

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Media Relations Criminal Charges

Media Relations Criminal Charges Dealing with the media, especially in high-profile criminal matters can be a delicate process. Attorney Bill Powers discusses some of the legal issues involved in North Carolina. Transcript for Hearing Impaired: Dealing with the media in a serious felony is what I like to refer to as…

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