When can police officers conduct a patdown search, also known as a Terry frisk? The North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed this question in State v. Rowdy, providing insight into the balance between individual rights and law enforcement’s need to protect their personal safety. If you’re facing criminal charges, it’s…
The San Diego Study, conducted in 1998, stands as a cornerstone in the evaluation and validation of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) for detecting drivers with blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) at or above 0.08 grams per deciliter. As we delve deeper into this influential research, we move beyond the foundational…
How Can An Officer Charge Me With Driving While License Revoked When He Didn’t Pull Me Over? What are the Driving While License Revoked Laws in North Carolina HELPFUL INFO ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE YOUR “DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED IMP REV” TICKET IN CHARLOTTE NC By: Bill Powers, Carolina Criminal…
Charlotte Criminal Defense Lawyer Bill Powers Answers the Question: Is larceny a felony or misdemeanor criminal case? Why are some things considered a “minor misdemeanor” and other allegations of larceny considered a felony? What is a felony and why is it more serious? Is larceny a felony or misdemeanor criminal case…
Orders for Arrest OFA and Mecklenburg County Warrants: What Happens if I have a Warrant for Arrest? If you have questions about an “OFA” or an outstanding warrant in NC, our team of Charlotte criminal defense lawyers is here to help. It’s important to immediately address any outstanding legal process,…
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…
Hidden Consequences of a Criminal Record: What Happens When Convicted of a Felony? Is One Forever Branded a Criminal? The etymology of the word “felon” is to some extent uncertain. In Latin, fel is thought be associated with gall or poison. Old French defines felon as an evil-doer, scoundrel, traitor, rebel, oath-breaker, and the Devil.…