Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer UpdatesThe North Carolina General Assembly Ratified and Governor Pat McCrory signed New North Carolina Expunction of Records Law “Senate Bill 233”
- Effective Date December 1, 2015
- Applies to Offenses Filed on or after December 1, 2015
Articles Posted in Criminal Defense
Do I Have to Consent to Search?
Question: “During a Traffic Stop, Do I Have to Consent to Search?”
A local North Carolina Police Department recently posted on YouTube a video regarding Traffic Stops: What to Expect as a Motorist. There are some important points to consider:
- Consent to Search a Vehicle Implies Voluntary Compliance
Powers Included on the 2016 “Top 100” North Carolina Super Lawyers List
Powers Included on the 2016 “Top 100” North Carolina Super Lawyers List
Powers Law Firm PA, a Charlotte-Metro law firm, recently received notice two attorneys for the firm have been included in 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. Bill Powers Included on the 2016 “Top 100” North Carolina Super Lawyers List.
Powers Law Firm PA Included in Best Law Firms List
Powers Law Firm PA Included in Best Law Firms List
Powers Law Firm PA, a Charlotte-Metro based law firm recently received notice it has been included in the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” publication. The firm has been named a Charlotte Tier 1 “Best Law Firms” for the area of DUI / DWI Defense. Bill Powers is also listed individually within the The Best Lawyers in America 2016 publication for his work in DUI / DWI Defense and Criminal Defense: General Practice.
According to Best Lawyers ®
Mecklenburg Court Holiday Schedule
With the holidays fast approaching and the year coming to an end, we normally sit down and start planning the next calendar year. For attorneys whom practice in the Charlotte-Metro region, we consult the Mecklenburg Court Holiday Schedule and the surrounding districts:
- Cabarrus County Court
- Gaston County Court
Useful Info on Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Schedules
The 26th Judicial District in Mecklenburg County is located at 832 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 and housed within the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Here is some useful info on Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Schedules and Calendars:
Mecklenburg County Court Schedule January through April 2016
Criminal Abuse and Exploitation in North Carolina
Burt’s Law increases punishments for Criminal Abuse and Exploitation in North Carolina.
Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statues is entitled the, “Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985” and sets forth:
The policy of the State is to assist individuals with needs for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services in ways consistent with the dignity, rights, and responsibilities of all North Carolina citizens.
Death by Vehicle Blood Testing in North Carolina
Death by Vehicle Blood Testing in North Carolina involves a certain, although limited, amount of discretion by Law Enforcement. There are circumstances where blood sampling may be in addition to standard breath-testing on the EC/IR II.
A combination of breath, blood and urine samples may be obtained in appropriate legal circumstances, even if duplicative in nature and would therefore be subject to administrative licensing consequences for failing to comply.
N.C.G.S. 20-141.1 offenses include:
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.
How To Answer Application Questions About Criminal Charges
You’ve completed the application and await your interview.
The job is full of rights: Right Town, Right Position, and Right Salary. You have the background experience, references, and education.
The phone interview went great, until the person on the other end mentions, “Hey, I’m sure this isn’t an issue for you, but we have to run a background check. Anything I should know about?”