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 Traffic Ticket
How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets
How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets?
- Are Lawyers Always Required?
- Is Traffic School an Option?
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?”
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 ®
What Do Lawyers Want to Know About Your Traffic Ticket?
Experienced attorneys normally ask a lot of questions because traffic tickets in North Carolina can be complicated – Bill Powers
While there are some matters that you may be able to handle yourself, sometimes that just may not be a good idea. What Do Lawyers Want to Know About Your Traffic Ticket. . .a lot:
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