Have you ever worried about your North Carolina driver’s license falling into the wrong hands? The risk of identity theft and fraud is a growing concern in today’s digital age. Fortunately, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NC DMV) is taking proactive steps to safeguard your information and peace…
Sitting, waiting for an 8:30 a.m. DMV Hearing, at an all-but-empty Huntersville Department of Transportation license and tag office, is a bit unusual. It’s part of what I do as a defense attorney; but, that doesn’t make it any less surreal or interesting. The early morning hours, sometime between 7:30…
Your license to drive in North Carolina is valuable. Why you shouldn’t drive while license revoked. What happens if you’re caught driving on a suspended license? North Carolina drivers who are convicted of driving on a suspended license face pretty hefty fines and penalties. Driving while license revoked due to…
License Suspended? Need to Drive? How to prepare a Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina Many people don’t realize the true value of a Driver’s License. . .until they lose it – Bill Powers The North Carolina General Assembly gives the North Carolina Department of Transportation /…
I want to do the right thing. What happens if I pay old tickets? Why was my license revoked? If you pay off a ticket while you’re in a period of revocation or suspension, that actually may result in additional period of revocation or suspension – Bill Powers …
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…
CLICK IMAGE TO BEGIN QUIZ Take Our Quiz: How Much Do You Know About License Revocations Given the importance of a valid driver license, I’m always amazed when someone does not take a ticket seriously – Bill Powers While many people in North Carolina understand DMV (Department of Transportation…
What documents are needed for a Pre-trial Limited Driving Privilege? What is a DL-123 form? An attorney can help explain the process, determine eligibility, and draft the different forms that are necessary for a Pre-Trial Privilege – Bill Powers What is a Pre-trial Limited Driving Privilege? If you or a loved…
How Long Can a Case Be Continued for Lab Reports? How is Blood Evidence Proven in Court? How Long Does It Take to Get Blood Results? Blood Testing in DWI cases takes time and involves a delicate balance of trial schedules, witness availability, and scientific testing protocols – Bill Powers What is Chain of…
Fail 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 Failure to Appear A Failure to Appear is when someone…