Modified Transcript of “FAQ DWI DUI and Implied Driving Scheduling of Cases” for Hearing Impaired
After more than 20 years of practicing law in North Carolina, you do see certain trends or certain patterns. And I’m regularly asked by people, “What are some common misconceptions about lawyers or the practice of law or what lawyers can do to help you?”
A couple things in North Carolina are important to realize.
Modified Transcript of “Calendaring Criminal Traffic and DWI Cases in Charlotte” for Hearing Impaired:
The calendaring of criminal cases in North Carolina is a somewhat complicated process, and that’s because there are differences between misdemeanor cases and felony charges, as well as between jurisdictions.
Larger jurisdictions such as Mecklenburg or Wake County, Guilford, those have more courtrooms.
Modified Transcript of “How to Retain a Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlotte” for the Hearing Impaired:
I get asked on a pretty regular basis how do you choose a lawyer?
Modified Transcript of “What Is Legal Precedent?” in North Carolina for Hearing Impaired:
What is Precedence? What is Legal Precedent? What Has Happened in the Past?
The question is what is precedence, meaning what has happened beforehand. That really applies to a couple different areas.
Hello, my name is Ashley Stapleton. I’m an associate attorney with Powers Law Firm PA at the Cabarrus County office in Concord, North Carolina.
The first time I can remember becoming interested in the law is when I participated in a youth court program in Syracuse, New York during high school.
We worked with young adults whom had been accused of petty crimes; during the educational process, we had the opportunity to play or otherwise represent the different roles in the courtroom such as Judge, Prosecutor and Defense Lawyer.
Modified Transcript of “Required to Talk To Police” for the Hearing Impaired:
We have handled very serious cases in North Carolina for quite some time. We may get a call during an active investigation, in a panic, from somebody wondering and asking, “Should I talk to the police?” They want to do a debriefing. They want to record a statement.
See Related: Are Miranda Rights Required
Modified Transcript of “Can you be convicted of dui without alcohol in your system in north carolina” for the Hearing Impaired:
So often times, when we think about the culture of driving while impaired, in other states driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, it always has this connotation of being alcohol related, and that is no longer the case.
Frankly, it’s never been completely the case, but the incidence of non-alcohol related impaired driving over the last, I’ll say 5, 6, 7 years, has changed the complete landscape as to how we deal with these, and what law enforcement officers look for when prosecuting people.
Fake ID Bad IDea
Everyone knows using a “Fake ID” is illegal; but, what really are the consequences? While it may seem innocuous enough, there can be long-term consequences from a conviction. High School and College kids may think it’s no big deal. Many parents don’t take it too seriously thinking, “Well, I had one too.”
As an attorney whom has been practicing law for more than twenty-two years, I can say with a reasonable level of reliability that a substantial portion of our clientele:
After a snow day, How Are Criminal Court Dates Reset in Charlotte, NC?
Frankly, it’s a bit complicated. That’s because there are some statutory and constitutional protections afforded to people, especially those whom may be in jail, in the timely setting of important hearings. The Courts follow certain mandates established by the North Carolina General Assembly for things like:
Modified Transcript of “DWI Other Than Alcohol” for the Hearing Impaired:
If you are behind the wheel, if something is negatively affecting your ability to operate a motor vehicle, that could make you liable for driving while impaired.
Chris McCartan discusses Impairment and DWI with substances other than alcohol in North Carolina.
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