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Can I Dismiss Charges?  What Happens If I Don’t Want to Prosecute? Do I Get a Say?  Who Decides?

Can you drop the charges? Not really. Can the State choose not to prosecute? Yes, in large measure it’s their decision – Bill Powers

Prosecutors sometimes consider and weigh these case facts before deciding to prosecute an individual:

Can I get more time to comply with Deferred Prosecution?  Do I Need a Continuance?  What are my Options?

You may have to explain the nature and the circumstances of your financial condition and why you need more time – Bill Powers 

  • Court Costs apply in Superior and District Court in North Carolina

I want to do the right thing.  What happens if I pay old tickets? Why was my license revoked?

If you pay off a ticket while you’re in a period of revocation or suspension, that actually may result in additional period of revocation or suspension – Bill Powers 

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SEE MORE:  NCGS 20-28.1 ADDITIONAL REVOCATION 2017

NC Attempted Assault Charges and Penalties

Does North Carolina Have Attempted Assault?

Attempted Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – New North Carolina Crime

The North Carolina Supreme Court recently held in State v. Floyd that attempted assault is a recognized crime in North Carolina. The court explained in their decision what the newly recognized law is and how it will work.

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North Carolina Advocates for Justice Summer Convention 2017

  • SUNSET BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
  • Sea Trail Resort

NCAJ President Bill Powers – Spring 2017 Trial Briefs – Reap a Harvest of Justice for All

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up 

Download Full Article:  Harvest of Justice for All 2017

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The Court of Appeals needs and deserves more human resources to do its important work in a timely fashion, not less. Important changes in the judicial system demand careful review – Bill Powers, President NCAJ 

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Reduction of Court of Appeals judges should only occur after a request by the Chief Justice and the Administrative Office of the Courts based on solid empirical data – Bill Powers 

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Eliminating Court of Appeals Seats in North Carolina