Carolina Criminal & DUI Lawyer Blog

How much are Court Costs?  How Long Do I Have To Pay?  I need more time to pay fines   Costs of Court are expensive in North Carolina.  You very well may need some time to pay them – Bill Powers    See More:  2017 Criminal Costs of Court North…

  Is it a big deal to be charged with underage possession?  Well, that depends on what you think is a “big deal?” – Attorney Bill Powers  While underage possession of alcohol  charges may not have resulted in an arrest, they can be rather embarrassing in the future, especially if…

  NC Advocates for Justice – I’m Just Sayin’   In North Carolina, ‘I’m Just Sayin’ means, I am going to speak the truth, even if it is not popular.  It is, was, and always has been the truth – Bill Powers, President NCAJ    NCAJ Bill Powers  President’s Column…

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…

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…