What is a Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege? Am I Eligible to Drive? How to get a Limited Driving Privilege Under North Carolina Law, and under limited circumstances, the Court may authorize a Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege during a period of suspension – Bill Powers See Sample : Pre-Trial Limited Driving…
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…
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 Slight, Moderate, or Strong Probability of…
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…
Prosecutors may “Orally Dismiss” cases in Open Court District Attorneys (State Prosecutors) may also File Written Notice of Dismissal Clerk of Court required to “record the dismissal” Modified Transcript of “DWI Officer Fired Over Problems with Testimony” for the Hearing Impaired Monica: Begin with the fallout…
What is a Search? Are “Frisks” Legal? When Can Police Pat You Down? . . .[I]t is nothing less than sheer torture of the English language to suggest that a careful exploration of the outer surfaces of a person’s clothing all over his or her body in an attempt to…
What are the Factors Considered in Punishments and Sentencing in DWI Charges? What are Grossly Aggravating Factor(s)? What are Aggravating Factors? What are Mitigating Factors? Sentencing in Driving While Impaired cases in North Carolina involves a balancing process of the “factors” associated with the particular offense. Our “NC DWI Quick Reference Guide” is a…
Are There Time Limits for a Search Warrant in North Carolina? NCGA 15A-258 Must be Executed Within 48 hours from the Time of Issuance Otherwise “Void” Must be marked “Not Executed” Returned without Unnecessary Delay A search warrant is like a bunch of bananas or an apple in the sense…
Attorney Bill Powers discusses: When Do They Need a Search Warrant in North Carolina? Do I Have Rights? What Are They? Is Consent Required? Are Warrants Always Required? Laws involving Search Warrants are complicated and often fact specific – Bill Powers SEE: The…
Attorney Bill Powers answers the Question: What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer? What Does It Cost? How Long Will It Take? What’s the Worst Case Scenario? I often say: Hold Up. Great Questions. Let’s start from the beginning and work through this – Bill Powers…