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Do I Need a Lawyer for Protective Order Violation

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…

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Bill Powers President Elect North Carolina Advocates for Justice

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…

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What can be searched during a search warrant?

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…

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North Carolina Advocates for Justice Summer Convention 2016

North Carolina Advocates for Justice Summer Convention 2016 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA JUNE 18 through JUNE 21, 2016 #JusticeCON SIGN UP NOW       Once again NCAJ has hit it out of the park.  I can’t wait until #JusticeCON – Bill Powers        Wilmington Hilton Riverside After two…

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How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets

Press Image to Take Quiz How Much Do You Know About Traffic Tickets? Are Lawyers Always Required? Is Traffic School an Option? Do Prior Tickets Make a Difference? Traffic Laws in North Carolina, especially relating to insurance premiums and how to handle can be complex – Bill Powers   While…

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Can Police Pat You Down in Charlotte, NC?

What is a Search?  Are “Frisks” Legal?  When Can Police Pat You Down? . . .[I]t is nothing less than sheer torture of the English language to suggest that a careful exploration of the outer surfaces of a person’s clothing all over his or her body in an attempt to…

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Are There Time Limits for Search Warrants?

Are There Time Limits for a Search Warrant in North Carolina? NCGA 15A-258 Must be Executed Within 48 hours from the Time of Issuance Otherwise “Void” Must be marked “Not Executed” Returned without Unnecessary Delay A search warrant is like a bunch of bananas or an apple in the sense…

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Protected: When Do They Need a Search Warrant?

  Attorney Bill Powers discusses:  When Do They Need a Search Warrant in North Carolina? Do I Have Rights? What Are They? Is Consent Required? Are Warrants Always Required?   Laws involving Search Warrants are complicated and often fact specific – Bill Powers             SEE:  The…

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New NC Fallen and Disabled First Responder Tuition Law

The North Carolina General Assembly Ratified and Governor Pat McCrory signed New NC Fallen and Disabled First Responder Tuition Law “Senate Bill 37”   Ratified Date September 29, 2015 Approved October 30, 2015 Applies to the 2016 spring academic semester and each subsequent semester Entitled:  An Act to Provide that the…

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New North Carolina Expunction of Records Law

The North Carolina General Assembly Ratified and Governor Pat McCrory signed New North Carolina Expunction of Records Law “Senate Bill 233”   Effective Date December 1, 2015 Applies to Offenses Filed on or after December 1, 2015 Entitled:  An Act to Provide for the Automatic Expunction of Certain Records Charges…

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