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How important is good legal advice?

Should you talk to a lawyer? Will it make a difference?  How important is good legal advice?   Hi, I’m Bill Powers and I’m an attorney in North Carolina. I help people with different legal issues throughout the state. If you have a question or would like some answers to…

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What happens if I go to court by myself?

What happens if I go to court by myself? Criminal Defense Podcast Carolina criminal defense law firm Powers Law Firm PA is here to answer your questions about criminal charges and legal representation. Question 1:  Can I get my case continued?  What is a continuance?  What happens if I have…

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New Taxes Will Change NC Alimony Payments in a Big Way

Tax Laws and Alimony in NC New tax laws will change alimony in a big way starting in January 2019.  That because it will fundamentally affect spousal support, alimony payments, and how much money is available for alimony. 2018 was a wild year for family law attorneys in Charlotte, as…

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4 Things That Lawyers Can Help With

How reliable is the internet in getting answers to legal questions?  4 Things you should know about how lawyers help Hey, I’m Bill Powers. Most likely, you have just posted something on a public online forum, a board if you will, a message board and that means either you or…

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What happens if I pay my ticket?

What happens if I pay my ticket in South Carolina?  Can I pay my speeding ticket? What are my legal options if I get a traffic ticket in York County SC? Will I get insurance points?  What about my driver’s license? Will South Carolina issue points for my traffic citation?…

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Is Breathalyzer on the side of the road reliable?

Is Breathalyzer on the side of the road reliable??   What kind of devices are out there? What is the accuracy of the handheld breath test? Is there a way to challenge the test? Are handheld tests admissible as evidence? Is the AlcoSensor reliable? 1710F   Handheld breath testing devices…

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In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?

In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court? What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Cases? Are sex offenses different? What are the Statute of Limitations? Are you required to talk to police? What are your legal options? Is a lawyer necessary? Should I cooperate…

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How Do They Test for Alcohol?

How Do They Test for Alcohol? How does a fuel cell work? What do they test for? What are some of the approve alcohol testing devices in North Carolina? What is Continuous Alcohol Monitoring? What is SCRAM? What is the alcohol ankle bracelet?   If you’re looking for a North…

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What to Do When You Receive a Traffic Ticket

What to Do When You Receive a Traffic Ticket What are my legal options? How are insurance premiums assigned? What is driving school?   Traffic tickets can be deceptively complex.  We offer a free consultation.  It makes sense to talk to a lawyer – Bill Powers   LEARN MORE: What…

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