Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Updates- Prosecutors may “Orally Dismiss” cases in Open Court
- District Attorneys (State Prosecutors) may also File Written Notice of Dismissal
- Clerk of Court required to “record the dismissal”
Articles Posted in DWI
Can Police Pat You Down in Charlotte, NC?
What is a Search? Are “Frisks” Legal? When Can Police Pat You Down?
. . .[I]t is nothing less than sheer torture of the English language to suggest that a careful exploration of the outer surfaces of a person’s clothing all over his or her body in an attempt to find weapons is not a ‘search.’ – Terry v. Ohio
What is a “Seizure?”
Punishments and Sentencing in DWI Charges
What are the Factors Considered in Punishments and Sentencing in DWI Charges?
- What are Grossly Aggravating Factor(s)?
- What are Aggravating Factors?
Are There Time Limits for Search Warrants?
Are There Time Limits for a Search Warrant in North Carolina?
- NCGA 15A-258
- Must be Executed
Protected: When Do They Need a Search Warrant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM8CAW8lopI
Attorney Bill Powers discusses: When Do They Need a Search Warrant in North Carolina?
- Do I Have Rights?
What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Attorney Bill Powers answers the Question: What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
- What Does It Cost?
- How Long Will It Take?
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