January 24, 2016

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 ®

November 8, 2015

Mecklenburg Court Holiday Schedule

by Carolina Attorneys

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

November 7, 2015

Useful Info on Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Schedules

by Carolina Attorneys

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

Mecklenburg Count Judges Schedule May through August 2016

November 6, 2015

Criminal Abuse and Exploitation in North Carolina

by Carolina Attorneys

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.

November 4, 2015

Death by Vehicle Blood Testing in North Carolina

by Carolina Attorneys

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:

October 29, 2015

How Is Court Scheduled in North Carolina?

by Carolina Attorneys

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.

October 28, 2015

How To Answer Application Questions About Criminal Charges

by Carolina Attorneys

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?”

October 28, 2015

Can someone be charged with manslaughter for speeding?

by Carolina Attorneys

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 case involves a young woman in Charlotte charged with a felony in the tragic loss of a friend. Tonight at supper I was peppered with a host of questions:

August 25, 2015

What Happens in Drunk Driving Fatality Cases?

by Carolina Attorneys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nms72Z2doWI

Driving While Impaired cases are in-and-of-themselves complicated matters for presentation in court.

When coupled with the loss of another human life, the consequences and potential for punishment(s) necessitate a careful examination of the law, facts and procedural history of the on-scene investigation.

August 18, 2015

Do Drug and Alcohol Treatment Help in Court?

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript of “Do Drug and Alcohol Treatment Help in Court?” for the Hearing Impaired:

Attorneys are also called counselors at law or counselors of law because we do more than just analyze statutes, look at facts in a particular case or take things to trial.

We try to help people.