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
Underage Possession Alcohol North Carolina
Is it a big deal to be charged with underage possession? Well, that depends on what you think is a “big deal?” – Attorney Bill Powers
While underage possession of alcohol charges may not have resulted in an arrest, they can be rather embarrassing in the future, especially if you are applying for a job or even graduate school.
Employers generally prefer not to see anything on a Criminal History or Record; but, how someone responds when they made a mistake can actually make a difference.
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


NCAJ Bill Powers President’s Column NCAJ
Resources Link for Law Students Encountering Problems

Resources Link for Law Students Encountering Problems
- Regional Law School Contact Information
- Professional Bar Associations
How To Deal With Underage Alcohol Possession Charges
Illegal Consumption in North Carolina, Legal Options. Minor with Alcohol, How Does Court Work? How To Deal With Underage Alcohol Possession Charges
Here’s the quick answer: Talk to a Lawyer. Ask some questions. At Powers Law Firm PA, we offer free, confidential consultations. It doesn’t cost you a penny – Bill Powers
See More: NORTH CAROLINA ALCOHOL OFFENSES 2016
How To Strike an Order for Arrest
Failure to Appear to Court? What is an OFA? How To Strike an Order for Arrest in North Carolina
- OFA stands for Order for Arrest
- FTA stands for Failure to Appear
Weeping Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth No More

Is your baby actually old enough to drive? Been a while since you took a test, let alone THE TEST? Weeping Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth No More – Parents’ Guide to Navigating DMV
Today’s post provides some hidden truths, and suggestions, for parents about to undergo the process of negotiating DMV to obtain a Learner’s Permit.
Mind you, I am not talking about YOUR Learner’s Permit.
Bill Powers Steps into a Rare Role
Spotlight: Bill Powers Steps into a Rare Role By Sonya Pfeiffer

The sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle thing. Not exactly a competition or rivalry; indeed, if you ask any nice and polite North Carolinian from either city you are likely to get a politically correct response, like “we need each other.”
North Carolina Law Talk Policy and Legal Issues 2016
Courts, Legislation, and the Law. North Carolina Law Talk Policy and Legal Issues 2016
North Carolina Law Talk Host, Bill Powers, and Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer John Fanney, discuss legal policy and trends in the courts of North Carolina.
- DWI Impaired Driving Laws
Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Updates




