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Modified Transcript of “DWI Below the Legal Limit” for the Hearing Impaired:

One of the things that we hear about from a lot of our clients, and it’s a great question, is, “Hey, if I am not 0.08 or higher, can they actually hang DWI on me?

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.

Magistrate Videoconferencing

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.

Charlotte NC Confidential Consultation:  Criminal Defense Lawyer Bill Powers explains the attorney-client privilege

Confidential FREE Legal Advice Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you need a criminal defense lawyer for charges in Charlotte NC we’re here to help.

We offer a confidential consultation, free of charge.  We like to sit down with potential clients concerned about their criminal case, listen to what happened, and see if we can help.

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.

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.

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.

Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement deserve serious attention

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

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.

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: