“Just take Uber” – It‘s a phrase echoed across Charlotte’s vibrant nightlife scene, from Uptown bars to NoDa breweries. On the surface, it seems like a simple, foolproof solution to prevent driving under the influence (DUI). But as the Charlotte metro area rapidly expands towards 3 million residents, stretching from…
The Court of Appeals needs and deserves more human resources to do its important work in a timely fashion, not less. Important changes in the judicial system demand careful review – Bill Powers, President NCAJ Reduction of Court of Appeals judges should only occur after…
CURB LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA. There is no poop fairy in Charlotte. GRAB IT BAG IT TOSS IT My aunt Joan worked for a time as a purser. She has truly funny stories about dealing with people on-board ships and answering their many questions. I guess we all…
Resources Link for Law Students Encountering Problems Regional Law School Contact Information Professional Bar Associations Mental Health Substance Abuse Resources Financial Aid Department of Education Statement Stress, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Assistance BarCARES – Confidential, Free of Charge Help in dealing with problems that might be causing…
Spotlight: Bill Powers Steps into a Rare Role By Sonya Pfeiffer It is no secret that there is this thing between Raleigh and Charlotte. The sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle thing. Not exactly a competition or rivalry; indeed, if you ask any nice and polite North Carolinian from either…
Day of Rest from Hard Work: What is the History of Labor Day? Labor Day recognizes the day-in-day-out dedication and hard work of people like machinists, carpenters, plumbers, and workers whom build America – Bill Powers Labor Day may be what many consider the End of Summer, known for a time of…
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…
Modified Transcript of “NC Law Talk – The Courts Law and Legislation 2016c” for the Hearing Impaired Bill Powers: Hi, I’m Bill Powers. I am one of the partners at Powers Law Firm PA in Charlotte, North Carolina. I’m joined with my friend Mike Daisley of Daisley Law. Mike,…
Brian Injury Awareness in North Carolina: North Carolina Governor McCrory announces March 2016 as Brain Injury Awareness Month More than 201,000 North Carolina citizens live with brain injuries Falls, vehicle crashes, assaults, sports-related traumas and work-related injuries can be causes Estimated 3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States…
Governor McCrory Declares January 2016 Stalking Awareness Month in North Carolina Signed January 4, 2016 First Governor in the United States to Sign Proclamation Commends Observance to all Citizens Touch Image to View Full Proclamation The General Assembly recognizes that stalking includes, but is not limited to, a pattern of…