Articles Posted in DWI
Do You Consent to a Sniff Search?
By Driving a Car in North Carolina, Do You Consent to a Sniff Search? Is a Sniff even a Search? Does the law differ between Vehicles and Persons?
Caselaw Summary For North Carolina v. Warren
North Carolina Court of Appeals – Publication Date August 4, 2015
Duress Necessity DWI Defenses
Common Law – Duress Necessity DWI Defenses in North Carolina
Part I – Defendant is not required to give notice of the affirmative defense of duress or necessity in DISTRICT COURT APPEALS
- “Discovery in the Superior Court” under Article 48 of the North Carolina General Statutes applies only to cases within the Superior Court’s original jurisdiction
When Kids Make Adult Mistakes
Modified Transcript for Hearing Impaired of “When Kids Make Adult Mistakes”
When a young one, a loved one normally, is cited or charged or arrested with an offense, we’ll oftentimes, seems more often than not, actually get the call either the day of court or the night before court because junior hasn’t wanted to share with their parents or their guardians that they’ve been in some trouble.
Indeed, junior may not realize that that citation for a curfew violation or an alcohol possession violation it’s really all that serious.
Illegal Possession of Alcohol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpKHb68jB24
Modified Transcript of “Illegal Possession of Alcohol” for the Hearing Impaired:
As a parent I understand that when your loved one, normally a child, gets a ticket or gets arrested for an underage possession of alcohol charge, you may have questions.
Developing Legal Theories in North Carolina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7U95p98pw
Modified Transcript of “Developing Legal Theories in North Carolina” for the Hearing Impaired:
The truth is no two cases are exactly alike.
Keeping Legal Secrets Secret
Modified Transcript of “Keeping Legal Secrets Secret” for the Hearing Impaired
Commentary by lawyers on public venues, such as on some social media, specifically about certain cases is just now allowed.
We’re just not allowed to disclose certain confidences and trust me there are times I wish we could because we can be a target for things.
Honest Legal Answers in North Carolina
Modified Transcript of “Honest Legal Answers in North Carolina” for Hearing Impaired:
I would not be a good lawyer if I didn’t tell you that a theory did not apply or that someone’s understanding of what they thought the law was doesn’t apply in North Carolina.
What may have been the law in New York is not necessarily the law in the land of North Carolina.
NCAJ Summer Convention 2015 Bill Powers Vice President Communications
North Carolina Advocates for Justice NCAJ Summer Convention 2015 takes place June 13, 2015 SATURDAY until June 16, 2015 MONDAY in Sunset Beach North Carolina.
Convention facilities are located at:
Charlotte Jury Trial Attorney
Modified Transcription of “Charlotte Jury Trial Attorney” for the Hearing Impaired:
People ask me what I do for a living, and my first response is, I help people.
I help people charged with serious crimes, but it’s not limited to a particular type.