DWI fatality and homicide cases, those involving murder, manslaughter, and felony death by vehicle charges in Mecklenburg County are handled by a special team of prosecutors. Defense attorneys and prosecutors alike refer to it as the “Homicide Team.” The lawyers in Charlotte who comprise the DA Homicide Team are some…
North Carolina Vehicular Homicide: What Happens Auto Accident and Murder Charges? What is Second Degree Murder? What is Involuntary Manslaughter? What is Malice? How Does Sentencing Work? The laws surrounding Murder, Manslaughter, and Vehicular Homicide cases in North Carolina are complex and sometimes confusing – Bill Powers What…
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…
Can someone be charged with manslaughter for speeding? While my child at least feigns general interest in my work as a criminal defense attorney, two recent stories seem to have struck a chord. We have been actively discussing the Oklahoma Homecoming case and it’s complexities. The most recent local…
Considerations in Selecting An Attorney to Help Attorney Bill Powers is the managing partner of Powers Law Firm PA, pllc in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a regular commentator on developing legal trends, laws, court procedures, trials and pending legislation on North Carolina Law Talk. Bill is the Vice…