Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer UpdatesFail to Appear in Court for a Traffic Ticket? Missed Court and New Tickets, What Happens
Missing Court is never a good idea. . .but we all make mistakes. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away – Bill Powers
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DWI Sentencing in North Carolina
DWI Sentencing in North Carolina
- Does NOT fall under traditional Structured Sentencing
- Separate and Distinct sentencing protocols
What are Fugitive and Out of State Warrants
How long will I be jailed in North Carolina if I have an arrest warrant in another state? What are Fugitive and Out of State Warrants? NC Warrants Info
Fugitive and Extradition Issues are notoriously complex, as are NC Warrants and the criminal charges related to felony or misdememeanor cases in North Carolina – Bill Powers, NBTA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist
What is Extradition in North Carolina?
What is Extradition in North Carolina?Please be careful this Memorial Day
Heads Up: Operation Click-It-or-Ticket. Please be careful this Memorial Day Holiday.
We wish all our friends a safe, healthy, and happy holiday weekend. If you are planning on driving anywhere, heads up: North Carolina is in the middle of a statewide “Click-It-or-Ticket” campaign.
For the safety of you and your loved ones, please be careful this Memorial Day Holiday – Bill Powers
What is the Most Often Cited DWI Evidence
Impaired Driving Testimony. Manifestations of Alcohol Consumption and Proof. What is the Most Often Cited DWI Evidence?
Alcohol breath odor is the most frequently cited observation by US police officers in alcohol related traffic offenses – Southern California Research Institute
- Strength of Odor
What is required for a Pardon
Actual Innocence. Setting Aside a Jury Verdict and Criminal Conviction. What is required for a Pardon in North Carolina?
Twenty-seven years behind bars: 9,855 days, 236,520 hours, 14,191,200 minutes locked away in a prison. . .all the while being completely innocent of the charges levied. That’s what happened to Edward McInnis.
He was accused by law enforcement of a heinous crime. The Office of the District Attorney at the time reviewed the evidence and prosecuted. At trial, twelve members of the community found Mr. McInnis Guilty Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. Afterward the Court Entered Judgment, Committing Mr. McInnis to Prison for what was supposed to be the rest of his life.
Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Booze
Does Eye Color Indicate Propensity for Substance Abuse? Are Blue Eyed Humans More Prone to Addiction Issues? Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Booze
There are few greater “truths of court” known and accepted within the legal system than:
A substantial amount, if not a majority, of poor decisions that lead to criminal charges are made during periods of impairment – Bill Powers
Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation
What are the Consequences Violating a Court Order? Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation?
Answering the Question “Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation” one would be wise to also consider:
- Does It Matter if Order is Under NCGS Chapter 50?
Do You Need a Lawyer for Traffic Tickets
What is a Uniform Citation? How Do Insurance Points Work? Can You Go To Court by Yourself? Do you Need a Lawyer for Traffic Tickets?
The adage that ‘a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client’ is the product of years of experience by seasoned litigators – United States Supreme Court
Even a skilled lawyer who represents himself is at a disadvantage in contested litigation. He is deprived of the Judgment of an Independent third party in:
Bill Powers President Elect North Carolina Advocates for Justice
North Carolina Advocates for Justice: Out of This World
The North Carolina Advocates for Justice is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting people’s rights through community, education, and advocacy – Bill Powers, President Elect
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