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How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court?

Friends, loved ones and family members of someone accused of a felony are often shocked to learn of the charge or arrest.  It’s not unusual for lawyers to be asked:  What Can I Do?  What Happens Next?  What Happens To People Charged With Felonies?  How Are Felonies Handled in Court?  Frankly, the people charged with the offense, which likely starts with an arrest, face some the same issues.  Good information makes for good choices.

The attorneys at Powers Law Firm PA are here to answer questions.  Immediately following an arrest, charge or indictment, it makes sense to address:

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DUI Expert Testimony in North Carolina

Attorneys Bill Powers & Mike Daisley, hosts of NC LAW TALK  in the program entitled DUI Expert Testimony in North Carolina, discuss the public policy considerations of Rule 702 “Expert Testimony” involving technical, scientific and medico-legal issues in North Carolina DUI DWI Impaired Driving Criminal and Civil Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Loss and Personal Injury trials.  NC LAW TALK July 21, 2014 Episode

NC LAW TALK – Emerging Topics in North Carolina Law

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Electronic Bullying and Harassment

Cyber Crimes in North Carolina, specifically Electronic Bullying and Harassment, are becoming increasingly common as technologies to share and distribute information advance.

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Electronic Bullying and Harassment Cyber Crimes in North Carolina are covered in North Carolina General Statute

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NC LAW TALK – EPISODE 1 – DUI DWI in North Carolina

Thank you for watching NC LAW TALK – Episode 1 – DUI DWI in North Carolina.  If you have topics of interest, feel free to email Bill Powers at Bill@PowMac.com.  For other areas of interest, check out www.PowersMcCartan.com  for NC LAW TALK.

DUI DWI in North Carolina

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Charlotte Traffic Ticket Trial Courts

Attorney Bill Powers discusses some of the procedures involving the courts and gives helpful information on Charlotte Traffic Ticket Trial Courts.  Make certain to check out the SLIDE SHOW below for more information and easy-to-understand explanation of the different Trial & Administrative Traffic Courts in Mecklenburg County.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhE_7kDevw

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Chapel Hill EXIT

What is Reasonable Suspicion to Stop a Vehicle in North Carolina?

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The North Carolina Supreme Court recently penned an opinion regarding the legal basis for “stopping” a vehicle suspected of impaired driving.  It is an interesting opinion more for the legal issue(s) not addressed, than those cited as a basis for reversing the case. . .which had previously been held in favor of the accused.  The case is formally entitled North Carolina vs. Dorothy Hoogland Verkerk or State v. Verkerk

The Factual Background – Reasonable Suspicion Factors to Consider

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best_lawfirmPowers Law Firm PA was named in the 2012-13 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm achieved first-tier rankings in Charlotte under the practice area of DUI/DWI Defense and second-tier rankings in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar.

“We are honored to once again be named as one of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ ‘Best Law Firms’ and to join the outstanding firms that share this recognition,” said Bill Powers, a founding partner at Powers Law Firm PA. “My appreciation goes to the Powers Law Firm PA team, our colleagues, and our clients, whom we work tirelessly for, ensuring that their interests are defended and that no details are ignored.”

According to U.S. News – Best Lawyers, the rankings were based on methodologically rigorous national surveys sent by U.S. News to law firm clients; leading lawyers and law firm managers; partners and associates; and marketing managers and recruiting officers. The overall assessment included information provided by the nominated firms. The collected quantitative and qualitative data were then combined into a total score for each law firm.

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Lauded by Super Lawyers Magazine for the sixth straight year, including a Top 100 distinction the past two years, Bill Powers continues to earn accolades for his performance as DWI and criminal defense attorney. As the Super Lawyers selection criteria explains:

Bar associations and courts across the country have recognized the legitimacy of the Super Lawyers selection process. Most recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the findings of a Special Master assigned by the court to, among other things, examine the details of the process. In his July 2008 report, the Special Master lauded the lawyer-rating process, stating:

“[The Super Lawyers selection process] is a comprehensive, good-faith and detailed attempt to produce a list of lawyers that have attained high peer recognition, meet ethical standards, and have demonstrated some degree of achievement in their field.”

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North Carolina lawyers tipped their caps to Bill Powers as one of the state’s 2013 “Legal Elite” in the Criminal Defense category. Considered among the best by his peers in voting tabulated by Business North Carolina magazine, Mr. Powers is one of the founding partners of Powers Law Firm PA.

Legal Elite Methodology:

Since 2002, Business North Carolina magazine has honored Tar Heel lawyers by publishing Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, a listing of the state’s top lawyers in business-related categories. Winners are chosen not by BNC editors but by the state’s lawyers. Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite has become the model for other awards and lists, but it remains unique as the only award that gives every active lawyer in the state the opportunity to participate. Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite includes the top lawyers chosen using this statewide ballot.

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best_lawyer_2013We are honored with the distinction that Best Lawyers® has bestowed upon Bill Powers, one of the founding partners of Powers Law Firm PA. This award distinguishes Bill as one of the pre-eminent DWI defense lawyers in Charlotte.

As the Best Lawyers® selection criteria explains:

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant.

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