NC Advocates for Justice – I’m Just Sayin’ In North Carolina, ‘I’m Just Sayin’ means, I am going to speak the truth, even if it is not popular. It is, was, and always has been the truth – Bill Powers, President NCAJ NCAJ Bill Powers President’s Column…
Is your baby actually old enough to drive? Been a while since you took a test, let alone THE TEST? Weeping Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth No More – Parents’ Guide to Navigating DMV Today’s post provides some hidden truths, and suggestions, for parents about to undergo the process…
Courts, Legislation, and the Law. North Carolina Law Talk Policy and Legal Issues 2016 North Carolina Law Talk Host, Bill Powers, and Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer John Fanney, discuss legal policy and trends in the courts of North Carolina. DWI Impaired Driving Laws Upcoming Legislative Term Trends in the North…
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…
CLICK IMAGE TO BEGIN QUIZ Take Our Quiz: How Much Do You Know About License Revocations Given the importance of a valid driver license, I’m always amazed when someone does not take a ticket seriously – Bill Powers While many people in North Carolina understand DMV (Department of Transportation…
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…
Cleaning Up Your Record. Dealing with the Courts and DMV. What Happens If I Pay Off Old Tickets in North Carolina? The first step is to figure out what is out there on a statewide basis. One should be careful to consider how tickets can affect one another –…
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…
Can My Insurance Company Raise My Rates? What Happens to Insurance with Tickets? If I get a Traffic Violation for going over the Speed Limit do I Need to Appear in Court? Traffic Tickets, Motor Vehicle, and Insurance Points can be quite complicated. It doesn’t hurt to consult with a lawyer –…
Can You Get a Limited Privilege? Are You Eligible? Did You Have a Valid License? Are There Options? Obtaining a Pre-Trial Limited Privilege requires careful consideration of the record, prior history, and factual basis of a case. One should not assume it is automatic or guaranteed – Bill Powers…