February 9, 2015

Bail, Bonds and Custody NC

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.

February 8, 2015

Charlotte NC Confidential Consultation

by Carolina Attorneys

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

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.

February 7, 2015

Legal Fees What To Expect

by Carolina Attorneys

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.

February 7, 2015

high profile media criminal charges

by Carolina Attorneys

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.

February 5, 2015

Social Media Felony Charges

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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.

February 5, 2015

Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement

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Serious Felony Investigations by Law Enforcement deserve serious attention

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

February 2, 2015

Can You Refer Me To An Attorney?

by Carolina Attorneys

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.

February 2, 2015

Will My Attorney Meet Me In Jail?

by Carolina Attorneys

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:

February 1, 2015

SELECTING AN ATTORNEY TO HELP

by Carolina Attorneys

Considerations in Selecting An Attorney to Help

Attorney Bill Powers is the managing partner of Powers Law Firm PA, pllc in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a regular commentator on developing legal trends, laws, court procedures, trials and pending legislation on North Carolina Law Talk. Bill is the Vice President of Communications for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and was selected by the Governor of North Carolina as a member of the Governor’s Statewide Impaired Driving Task Force. Bill Powers was named to SuperLawyers North Carolina Magazine “Top 100” in North Carolina in calendar years 2012, 2013 & 2014. For more information regarding the membership information and criterion for inclusion, please visit SuperLawyers.com.