PODCAST – Law Talk with Bill Powers – Limited Driving Privileges for DWI charges in North Carolina That’s actually a pretty common question DWI lawyers in Charlotte get. The honest answer isn’t always reassuring. It depends. There are many reasons why you may need driving privileges, and it can be…
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…
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…
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…
What is a Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege? Am I Eligible to Drive? How to get a Limited Driving Privilege Under North Carolina Law, and under limited circumstances, the Court may authorize a Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege during a period of suspension – Bill Powers See Sample : Pre-Trial Limited Driving…
What are the Factors Considered in Punishments and Sentencing in DWI Charges? What are Grossly Aggravating Factor(s)? What are Aggravating Factors? What are Mitigating Factors? Sentencing in Driving While Impaired cases in North Carolina involves a balancing process of the “factors” associated with the particular offense. Our “NC DWI Quick Reference Guide” is a…
Attorney Bill Powers answers the Question: What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer? What Does It Cost? How Long Will It Take? What’s the Worst Case Scenario? I often say: Hold Up. Great Questions. Let’s start from the beginning and work through this – Bill Powers…
11 arrested in Charlotte DWI Checkpoint 022315 LEGAL REFERENCE MATERIALS – Tracking Checkpoint Locations 2015 Charlotte-Metro Region – Charlotte DWI Checkpoint 022315 at 5th Street and N. Caldwell Street resulted in 11 motorists being arrested for Driving While Impaired. Time of operation: 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. METRICS – Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report…