What is the next step after the free consultation? After the initial phone consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers, we often times will want to meet you in person. We find that it is helpful to be able to look a client in the eye, get to know…
Can I get more time to comply with Deferred Prosecution? Do I Need a Continuance? What are my Options? You may have to explain the nature and the circumstances of your financial condition and why you need more time – Bill Powers Court Costs apply in Superior and District…
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NCAJ President Bill Powers – Spring 2017 Trial Briefs – Reap a Harvest of Justice for All Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up Download Full Article: Harvest of Justice for…
The Court of Appeals needs and deserves more human resources to do its important work in a timely fashion, not less. Important changes in the judicial system demand careful review – Bill Powers, President NCAJ Reduction of Court of Appeals judges should only occur after…
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 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…
Can a lawyer or my PO help? Will my probation be terminated? Will I go to jail? If I get in trouble while on probation what happens? Probation violations can be quite serious. They can result in the revocation of probation and activation of a suspended term in prison…
Well. . .How Did I Get Here? by Bill Powers Taken from June 20, 2016 President’s Gala speech, Wilmington, N.C. Call it what you will. Luck. Common Sense. Karma. Providence. I truly don’t know why I went to Ocean Creek* in 1995. I don’t what, if frankly ANYTHING, interested me…
I Made Some Mistakes in the Past: What Are My Options? How Do I Clean Up My Criminal Record Sometimes people assume matters automatically drop off a record after the expiration of time While that may be true in some states, North Carolina has specific rules and policies regarding clearing…