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…
Actual Innocence. Setting Aside a Jury Verdict and Criminal Conviction. What is required for a Pardon in North Carolina? Twenty-seven years behind bars: 9,855 days, 236,520 hours, 14,191,200 minutes locked away in a prison. . .all the while being completely innocent of the charges levied. That’s what happened to Edward…
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…
What Does the Law Require? What are Possible Consequences? Talk to a Lawyer. Statutory Rape and Sex Offenses in North Carolina The consequences for violating Sex Offense Laws in North Carolina are extremely serious – Bill Powers First-Degree Statutory Rape: Engages in Vaginal Intercourse with Victim Victim is…
Need CLE? Want to go to the Beach? Maybe stay at the Wilmington Riverside Hilton? JusticeCON 2016 SCHOLARSHIP The JusticeCON Scholarship experience is unparalleled – Bill Powers, President Elect The Endowment – Ward Black Law JusticeCON 2016 SCHOLARSHIP provides the chance to attend Summer Convention, which includes: FREE Registration…
What are the Consequences Violating a Court Order? Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation? Answering the Question “Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation” one would be wise to also consider: Does It Matter if Order is Under NCGS Chapter 50? What about Chapters 50B…
What is a Uniform Citation? How Do Insurance Points Work? Can You Go To Court by Yourself? Do you Need a Lawyer for Traffic Tickets? The adage that ‘a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client’ is the product of years of experience by seasoned litigators –…
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…
North Carolina Advocates for Justice: Out of This World The North Carolina Advocates for Justice is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting people’s rights through community, education, and advocacy – Bill Powers, President Elect NCAJ: Continuing Legal Education CLE Client Advocacy Community Involvement Appellate Memorada Professional Association of Attorneys Service…
Is a Warrant Required? What can be searched during a search warrant? Are there Differences in Types of Warrants? Search Warrant is a type of Court Order Authorizes Law Enforcement to Conduct a Search Person, Location or Vehicle Evidence of Crime Confiscate Evidence Seize Person Click Image for Sample…