DWI Category Archives — Page 11 of 13 — Carolina Criminal & DUI Lawyer Blog Published by Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers

February 9, 2015

Bail, Bonds and Custody NC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1IhArdD6Y0

Calculating credit for “Pre-Trial Confinement” can be a complicated process. When the accused has either been unable to secure his or her release due to financial hardships or in a matter where “NO BOND” has been set by court officials, “crediting” that time against an imposed judgment becomes an important consideration. § 15A-533. Right to pretrial release in capital and noncapital cases states,

(b) A defendant charged with a noncapital offense must have conditions of pretrial release determined, in accordance with G.S. 15A-534.

February 9, 2015

Compelled Blood Draw DWI DUI Charlotte

by Carolina Attorneys

See Judge Miller’s Administrate Order: Magistrate Videoconferencing

North Carolina General Statute NCGS 20-16.2 “Implied Consent to Chemical Analysis” sets forth some of the different protocols we follow in North Carolina in obtaining a Blood Alcohol Content BAC and/or an BrAC or “Breath Alcohol Content” and reads in relevant part:

§ 20-16.2. Implied consent to chemical analysis; mandatory revocation of license in event of refusal; right of driver to request analysis.

February 7, 2015

Legal Fees What To Expect

by Carolina Attorneys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkSoqw0rh9o

Modified Transcript for Hearing Impaired of “Legal Fees What To Expect”

If someone’s been charged or arrested with a criminal offense in North Carolina they probably weren’t expecting that to happen.

February 7, 2015

high profile media criminal charges

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Video for Hearing Impaired for “High Profile Media Criminal Charges”

We handle a fair number of highly sensitive cases in North Carolina involving cases that have a lot of media attention.

February 5, 2015

Social Media Felony Charges

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript for Hearing Impaired for “Social Media Felony Charges”

It’s not unusual for clients to call, especially in cases that involve technology, cyber crimes. Sometimes you see this in sex offenses.

February 5, 2015

Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement

by Carolina Attorneys

Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement deserve serious attention

Modified Transcript for the Hearing Impaired of “Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement”

February 2, 2015

Can You Refer Me To An Attorney?

by Carolina Attorneys

If You Can’t Help, Can You Refer Me To An Attorney?

Powers Law Firm PA helps people throughout the State of North Carolina with legal matters. There are instances where a certain type of case or location of that case within a jurisdiction requires a referral to another attorney or law office.

February 2, 2015

Will My Attorney Meet Me In Jail?

by Carolina Attorneys

Jail Visits by an attorney are common, especially with matters involving serious criminal charges, felonies and even some misdemeanors with high bond amounts. Attorney Bill Powers

Modified Transcript of “Will Attorney Come to Jail?” for the Hearing Impaired:

February 1, 2015

SELECTING AN ATTORNEY TO HELP

by Carolina Attorneys

Considerations in Selecting An Attorney to Help

Attorney Bill Powers is the managing partner of Powers Law Firm PA, pllc in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a regular commentator on developing legal trends, laws, court procedures, trials and pending legislation on North Carolina Law Talk. Bill is the Vice President of Communications for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and was selected by the Governor of North Carolina as a member of the Governor’s Statewide Impaired Driving Task Force. Bill Powers was named to SuperLawyers North Carolina Magazine “Top 100” in North Carolina in calendar years 2012, 2013 & 2014. For more information regarding the membership information and criterion for inclusion, please visit SuperLawyers.com.

February 1, 2015

Charlotte Traffic Law Information

by Carolina Attorneys

Charlotte Traffic Law Information

How Should I Handle My Traffic Ticket? Should I go to Driving School? What is an PJC? What does Continued Judgment mean? What are Insurance Points? What are Motor Vehicle Points? What is the difference? Should I retain a lawyer?

Consider the Following: