Reasonable Doubt A reasonable doubt is a doubt based on reason and common sense arising out of some or all of the evidence that has been presented, or lack or insufficiency of the evidence as the case may be. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is proof that fully satisfies or entirely convinces you of the defendant’s guilt.
Legal Reference Materials: NC Judicial College Jury Instructions Notebook Materials
Modified Transcript of “Reasonable Doubt in Charlotte” for the Hearing Impaired:
If you are under 21 and charged with driving after consuming alcohol, you are likely facing what most people call “Underage DUI” pursuant to N.C.G.S. 20-138.3. The statute uses more formal language by describing the offense as driving by a person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs. That formal title rarely appears in everyday conversation, which is why most people searching for information use terms like underage DUI, underage DWI, or provisional DWI.
The FAQs below reflect the questions people and their parents ask when facing these charges in Charlotte and across North Carolina. A fair amount of anecdotal information about underage DUI in North Carolina is inaccurate or incomplete, and the assumptions people bring to these cases too often create confusion. At the Powers Law Firm, Bill Powers has helped clients understand and defend N.C.G.S. 20-138.3 charges for decades. The answers below come from those real conversations and give you a clearer picture of what these cases actually involve.
Charlotte Mecklenburg District Court Judges Schedule – Calendar Year 2015 is broken down into three periods:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Holidays are as follows:
Yankees may laugh, but the truth of the matter is, no one can drive on ice. And while the Winter Storm of 2015 may be a non-event for those north of the Mason-Dixon line, at least in Charlotte, North Carolina, when weather gurus predict snow, freezing rain and the most dreaded of all, “BLACK ICE,” it gets people’s attention.
As Boston and the upper East-Coastal states brace for another foot or more of snow due to the latest Nor’Easter, much of the Charlotte-Metro region may be scrambling to make child care, work and personal arrangements with only a chance of freezing temperatures and any form of precipitation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxDaboGkZSk
Modified Transcript of “Can An Attorney Represent Two People” for the Hearing Impaired:
**Applies to both civil and criminal matters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzUDItPGBeo
Modified Transcript of “Charlotte Traffic Law Attorney” for the Hearing Impaired:
Paying off a speeding ticket without talking to an attorney is really not a good idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFWU702u-w8
Modified Transcript of “Reasonable Suspicion To Stop” for Hearing Impaired:
. . .By a reasonable and articulable suspicion that the person seized is engaged in criminal activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vaA-zMKxu8
In criminal cases, whether it’s a DUI or a misdemeanor, even a felony – heck, even traffic tickets – it’s not unusual to have a client later fess up when they’re talking to us in the office and say “I didn’t tell the truth to the officer.” Now, that’s not unusual. People get nervous. They don’t always answer the right way.
Finding yourself on the wrong side of the law can be a frightening experience. Court proceedings, legal jargon, and potential penalties can all feel overwhelming. One of the first questions that likely comes to mind is: “Can I get a public defender or court-appointed lawyer?
This blog post will clear up some of the things you need to know about court-appointed attorneys in North Carolina, including eligibility requirements, the appointment process, and the potential costs involved.
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