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North Carolina Law Talk – Summer 2016

Attorneys Mike Daisley and Bill Powers discuss developing trends and provide legal commentary on North Carolina Law issues.  If you have general questions about how the legal system works in North Carolina, please feel free to contact Mike and Bill at:

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Cleaning Up Your Record.  Dealing with the Courts and DMV.  What Happens If I Pay Off Old Tickets in North Carolina?

The first step is to figure out what is out there on a statewide basis.  One should be careful to consider how tickets can affect one another – Bill Powers 

See More:  Missed Court and New Tickets, What Happens

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 a record


Can My Insurance Company Raise My Rates? What Happens to Insurance with Tickets? If I get a Traffic Violation for going over the Speed Limit do I Need to Appear in Court?

Traffic Tickets, Motor Vehicle, and Insurance Points can be quite complicated.  It doesn’t hurt to consult with a lawyer – Bill Powers

What are Insurance Points?

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

Are You Eligible?  Important Questions to Consider:

Happy 4th July Bill Powers

Fourth of July Celebrations and Cook Outs: What is the History of a Carolina Slaw Dog?

King George III North Carolina History

History of North Carolina, Traditions, and Culture

  • North Carolina was first settled in 1587


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?

How Long Can a Case Be Continued for Lab Reports? How is Blood Evidence Proven in Court? How Long Does It Take to Get Blood Results?

Blood Testing in DWI cases takes time and involves a delicate balance of trial schedules, witness availability, and scientific testing protocols – Bill Powers 

What is Chain of Custody?

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