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Illegal Consumption in North Carolina, Legal Options.  Minor with Alcohol, How Does Court Work? How To Deal With Underage Alcohol Possession Charges

Here’s the quick answer: Talk to a Lawyer.  Ask some questions. At Powers Law Firm PA, we offer free, confidential consultations. It doesn’t cost you a penny – Bill Powers 

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See More:  NORTH CAROLINA ALCOHOL OFFENSES 2016

Failure to Appear to Court?  What is an OFA?  How To Strike an Order for Arrest in North Carolina

  • OFA stands for Order for Arrest
  • FTA stands for Failure to Appear

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Is your baby actually old enough to drive?  Been a while since you took a test, let alone THE TEST?  Weeping Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth No More – Parents’ Guide to Navigating DMV

Today’s post provides some hidden truths, and suggestions, for parents about to undergo the process of negotiating DMV to obtain a Learner’s Permit.

Mind you, I am not talking about YOUR Learner’s Permit.

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Spotlight: Bill Powers Steps into a Rare Role By Sonya Pfeiffer

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It is no secret that there is this thing between Raleigh and Charlotte.

The sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle thing. Not exactly a competition or rivalry; indeed, if you ask any nice and polite North Carolinian from either city you are likely to get a politically correct response, like “we need each other.”

Courts, Legislation, and the Law.  North Carolina Law Talk Policy and Legal Issues 2016

North Carolina Law Talk Host, Bill Powers, and Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer John Fanney, discuss legal policy and trends in the courts of North Carolina.

  • DWI Impaired Driving Laws

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North Carolina Vehicular Homicide:  What Happens Auto Accident and Murder Charges?

  • What is Second Degree Murder?
  • What is Involuntary Manslaughter?

What is the Law about Texting and Driving

Is it Legal?  Can I Dial a Number?  What if I’m stopped at a Light? What is the Law about Texting and Driving?

The preliminary numbers aren’t good.  Texting while driving may soon be a leading cause of motor vehicle fatalities – Bill Powers 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA:

Day of Rest from Hard Work:  What is the History of Labor Day?

Labor Day recognizes the day-in-day-out dedication and hard work of people like machinists, carpenters, plumbers, and workers whom build America  – Bill Powers 

Happy Labor DayLabor Day may be what many consider the End of Summer, known for a time of cooking out, spending time with family, and sneaking in one last trip to the beach before school really gets moving.

How Much Do You Know About License Revocations in North Carolina

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Take Our Quiz: How Much Do You Know About License Revocations

Given the importance of a valid driver license, I’m always amazed when someone does not take a ticket seriously – Bill Powers 

Failed Drug Test?  Couldn’t Give a Sample?  Picked Up New Charges?  What Happens If I Have Problems with Probation – How Does It Work?

Probation is a Second Chance.  Violating the Order of the Court can be a big deal – Bill Powers 

When it comes to sentencing, North Carolina allows the Judge and Probation Officer a considerable amount of discretion in setting the terms and conditions of a Suspended Sentence.