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What happens if I go to court by myself?
What happens if I go to court by myself?
Carolina criminal defense law firm Powers Law Firm PA is here to answer your questions about criminal charges and legal representation.
4 Things That Lawyers Can Help With
How reliable is the internet in getting answers to legal questions? 4 Things you should know about how lawyers help
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In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?
In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?
- What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Cases?
NC DUI Checkpoint Law
DWI Checkpoints are relatively common in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Many are established by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department CMPD pursuant to the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program.
It is a complicated area of law, controlled both by North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 20-16.3A and appellate court case law.
Checkpoints are somewhat unique in that people are stopped and questioned without having had committed, or even being suspected of violating a criminal or traffic law.
What happens if I am charged with embezzlement?
- What happens if I am charged with embezzlement?
- What are my options?
- Is it a Felony or Misdemeanor?
Can I be held in jail waiting for charges
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
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Politely Advise Police You Wish to Say Nothing
NC Attempted Assault Charges | Criminal Defense Attorney
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 recognized law is and how it will work.
I need more time to pay fines
How much are Court Costs? How Long Do I Have To Pay? I need more time to pay fines
Costs of Court are expensive in North Carolina. You very well may need some time to pay them – Bill Powers
NC Advocates for Justice – I’m Just Sayin’
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