Checking Stations in Mecklenburg County
DWI Checkpoints are relatively common in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Many are established by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department CMPD pursuant to the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program.
It is a complicated area of law, controlled both by North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 20-16.3A and appellate court case law.
Many people don’t realize the true value of a Driver’s License. . .until they lose it – Bill Powers
The North Carolina General Assembly gives the North Carolina Department of Transportation / Division of Motor Vehicles the authority to issue, revoke, and suspend Drivers Licenses in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, ‘I’m Just Sayin’ means, I am going to speak the truth, even if it is not popular. It is, was, and always has been the truth – Bill Powers, President NCAJ
Probation violations can be quite serious. They can result in the revocation of probation and activation of a suspended term in prison or jail time – Bill Powers
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Well. . .How Did I Get Here?
by Bill Powers
Taken from June 20, 2016 President’s Gala speech, Wilmington, N.C.
Traffic Tickets, Motor Vehicle, and Insurance Points can be quite complicated. It doesn’t hurt to consult with a lawyer – Bill Powers
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
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