Can You Get a Limited Privilege? Are You Eligible? Did You Have a Valid License? Are There Options? Obtaining a Pre-Trial Limited Privilege requires careful consideration of the record, prior history, and factual basis of a case. One should not assume it is automatic or guaranteed – Bill Powers…
Fourth of July Celebrations and Cook Outs: What is the History of a Carolina Slaw Dog? History of North Carolina, Traditions, and Culture North Carolina was first settled in 1587 In 1663, King Charles II awarded to the Lord Proprietors the Province of Carolina The Lord Proprietors sold their…
What documents are needed for a Pre-trial Limited Driving Privilege? What is a DL-123 form? An attorney can help explain the process, determine eligibility, and draft the different forms that are necessary for a Pre-Trial Privilege – Bill Powers What is a Pre-trial Limited Driving Privilege? If you or a loved…
Fail to Appear in Court for a Traffic Ticket? Missed Court and New Tickets, What Happens Missing Court is never a good idea. . .but we all make mistakes. Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away – Bill Powers Failure to Appear A Failure to Appear is when someone…
DWI Sentencing in North Carolina Does NOT fall under traditional Structured Sentencing Separate and Distinct sentencing protocols Subject to: N.C.G.S. 20-179 Impaired Driving can be a significant part of Felonies and misdemeanors offense(s) Standing alone, DWI DUI in North Carolina is a Misdemeanor What are Levels of DWI? Driving While Impaired…
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…
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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…