Articles Tagged with traffic

What Happens if a Family Member is in Jail?  What Can Parents Do?  How To Help Family with Criminal Charges

Lawyers can help answer questions, provide advice, and give direction – Bill Powers 

If Someone Calls and is in Jail, What Should I Do?

Attorney Bill Powers answers the Question:  What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

  • What Does It Cost?
  • How Long Will It Take?

Question:  “During a Traffic Stop, Do I Have to Consent to Search?”

A local North Carolina Police Department recently posted on YouTube a video regarding Traffic Stops: What to Expect as a Motorist.  There are some important points to consider:

  • Consent to Search a Vehicle Implies Voluntary Compliance

Experienced attorneys normally ask a lot of questions because traffic tickets in North Carolina can be complicated – Bill Powers 

While there are some matters that you may be able to handle yourself, sometimes that just may not be a good idea.  What Do Lawyers Want to Know About Your Traffic Ticket. . .a lot:

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Can someone be charged with manslaughter for speeding?

While my child at least feigns general interest in my work as a criminal defense attorney, two recent stories seem to have struck a chord.  We have been actively discussing the Oklahoma Homecoming case and it’s complexities.

The most recent local case involves a young woman in Charlotte charged with a felony in the tragic loss of a friend.  Tonight at supper I was peppered with a host of questions:

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By Driving a Car in North Carolina, Do You Consent to a Sniff Search?  Is a Sniff even a Search?  Does the law differ between Vehicles and Persons?

Caselaw Summary For North Carolina v. Warren 

North Carolina Court of Appeals – Publication Date August 4, 2015

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Charlotte Traffic Law Information

How Should I Handle My Traffic Ticket?  Should I go to Driving School?  What is an PJC?  What does Continued Judgment mean?  What are Insurance Points?  What are Motor Vehicle Points?  What is the difference?  Should I retain a lawyer?

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