A traffic stop can be a moment filled with uncertainty. It’s natural to feel anxiety when you see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. However, understanding your legal rights can transform this nerve-wracking experience. Coupled with some advance preparation, such as having key documents readily available, you can confidently…
Finding the right lawyer for your DWI charges If you have been charged with driving while impaired (DWI), it is important to know that there are many possible consequences. You may be facing jail time, fines and fees, license suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, community service hours, and…
What is the next step after the free consultation? After the initial phone consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers, we often times will want to meet you in person. We find that it is helpful to be able to look a client in the eye, get to know…
What to Do When You Receive a Traffic Ticket What are my legal options? How are insurance premiums assigned? What is driving school? Traffic tickets can be deceptively complex. We offer a free consultation. It makes sense to talk to a lawyer – Bill Powers LEARN MORE: What…
What is an Indictment? What is a True Bill in North Carolina? Can I be held in jail waiting for charges ? The short answer is no. If there aren’t charges pending, you can’t be held – Bill Powers Politely Advise Police You Wish to Say Nothing and REMAIN…
Can I Dismiss Charges? What Happens If I Don’t Want to Prosecute? Do I Get a Say? Who Decides? Can you drop the charges? Not really. Can the State choose not to prosecute? Yes, in large measure it’s their decision – Bill Powers Prosecutors sometimes consider and weigh these case facts…
Does North Carolina Have Attempted Assault? Attempted Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – New North Carolina Crime The North Carolina Supreme Court recently held in State v. Floyd that attempted assault is a recognized crime in North Carolina. The court explained in their decision what the newly…
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Summer Convention 2017 SUNSET BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA Sea Trail Resort June 17, 2017 through June 20, 2017 #Justice4ALL SIGN UP NOW Once again our professional staff NCAJ has set up a FABO Convention. I can’t wait until #Justice4ALL – Bill Powers, President …
The Court of Appeals needs and deserves more human resources to do its important work in a timely fashion, not less. Important changes in the judicial system demand careful review – Bill Powers, President NCAJ Reduction of Court of Appeals judges should only occur after…
CURB LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA. There is no poop fairy in Charlotte. GRAB IT BAG IT TOSS IT My aunt Joan worked for a time as a purser. She has truly funny stories about dealing with people on-board ships and answering their many questions. I guess we all…