Illegal Consumption in North Carolina, Legal Options. Minor with Alcohol, How Does Court Work? How To Deal With Underage Alcohol Possession Charges Here’s the quick answer: Talk to a Lawyer. Ask some questions. At Powers Law Firm PA, we offer free, confidential consultations. It doesn’t cost you a penny…
Failure to Appear to Court? What is an OFA? How To Strike an Order for Arrest in North Carolina OFA stands for Order for Arrest FTA stands for Failure to Appear FTC stands for Failure to Comply Frankly, when it comes to court, funerals, and weddings, it’s better to…
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…
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…
Courts, Legislation, and the Law. North Carolina Law Talk Policy and Legal Issues 2016 North Carolina Law Talk Host, Bill Powers, and Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer John Fanney, discuss legal policy and trends in the courts of North Carolina. DWI Impaired Driving Laws Upcoming Legislative Term Trends in the North…
North Carolina Vehicular Homicide: What Happens Auto Accident and Murder Charges? What is Second Degree Murder? What is Involuntary Manslaughter? What is Malice? How Does Sentencing Work? The laws surrounding Murder, Manslaughter, and Vehicular Homicide cases in North Carolina are complex and sometimes confusing – Bill Powers What…
Is it Legal? Can I Dial a Number? What if I’m stopped at a Light? What is the Law about Texting and Driving? The preliminary numbers aren’t good. Texting while driving may soon be a leading cause of motor vehicle fatalities – Bill Powers According to the National Highway Traffic…
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…
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…
Failed Drug Test? Couldn’t Give a Sample? Picked Up New Charges? What Happens If I Have Problems with Probation – How Does It Work? Probation is a Second Chance. Violating the Order of the Court can be a big deal – Bill Powers When it comes to sentencing, North…