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October 14, 2020
The Best & Highly Recommend
I absolutely recommend Bill Powers, Attorney at Law! Bill came highly recommend by a good friend and attorney in the area. After a minor traffic incident in Charlotte, I reached out to Bill and because of his reputation with the Mecklenburg Court system
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Summary
Charlotte NC "Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Defense: General Practice"
2018 Best Lawyers®; 2019 Best Lawyers® Past President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice 2016 - 2017
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Workers' Compensation
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- White Collar Crime
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Chat and Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Google Hangouts
- Zoom
- GoToMeeting
- Microsoft Teams
Fees
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Free Consultation
Payment plans available for family law cases under NC divorce laws, and criminal law cases, as set forth above. Ask us your pressing questions about North Carolina marriage laws relating to child custody, alimony, child support and visitation rights. Our Carolina Attorneys can help you track NC court dates by defendant name, or discuss penalties for conviction of possession of a controlled substance. Before a client can be convicted, our criminal justice attorneys thoroughly review Miranda Rights, Fourth amendment, Fifth amendment and many more legal challenges under the North Carolina statutes applicable to criminal cases. Only by exhaustive work can your best outcome be obtained. -
Credit Cards Accepted
Payment plans / automatic billing available for accusations of violating NC criminal laws, by way of traffic ticket or indictment. A criminal defense attorney Charlotte NC with our law firm can also offer you attorney fees payment plans that best suit your budget. Our most common criminal justice case arises from a Mecklenburg county arrest, and often for a violation of North Carolina weed laws. Remember that a NC offender is not a convicted person, so long as your criminal attorney is still fighting your criminal prosecution to achieve the best outcome. -
Contingent Fees
Contingent fees are available personal Injury, workers compensation and wrongful death cases, since this type of civil litigation utilizes these fee arrangements as the best and most equitable method of structuring fees. The North Carolina statute on contributory negligence makes this necessary. Call an auto accident attorney Charlotte NC for a FREE lawyer consultation. Matters involving Impaired Driving, DWI / DUI, Criminal Defense & Traffic Law specifically can NOT be on a contingency fee basis. Bill Powers has been lead counsel on more North carolina murder cases. Our criminal lawyers Charlotte NC have experience with North Carolina drugs laws, felony vs misdemeanor. North Carolina marijuana cases (felony or misdemeanor) are our most common controlled substance. Mecklenburg County warrants are a daily legal problem that our Charlotte attorneys give legal advice about, and often are retained for the criminal case. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Guaranteed flat fee, in writing, for DWI / DUI, Criminal Defense & Traffic Law issues. This includes such common North Carolina offenses as: speeding ticket in NC, open container NC, misdemeanor larceny, DUI in NC, NC traffic ticket, DWI in NC, class 1 misdemeanor NC, class 3 misdemeanor NC, simple assault NC, NC speeding laws, larceny by employee, assault with a deadly weapon NC, class 2 misdemeanor NC, NC domestic violence laws, assault on a female, class F felony NC, class 1 felony NC, breaking and entering NC, class A1 misdemeanor NC, injury to personal property, driving while impaired, DUI in North Carolina first offense, criminal negligence, manslaughter, or violating North Carolina gun laws, Once you decide on the best law firm for your case, we will meet you in person or virtually, via Facetime, Zoom or other electronic method.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Powers Law Firm PA
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- Immediate Past President
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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- https://www.ncaj.com/index.cfm?pg=Leadership
- President
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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- President Elect
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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- ncaj.com
- Vice President - Communications
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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Education
- Campbell University
- J.D. (1992) | Juris Doctorate (JD) - Law School
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- Honors: Academic Scholarship. Book Award "Jurisprudence"
- North Carolina State University
- B.A. (1988) | Political Science
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Awards
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- While we have the “Ebbie Awards” which recognize members who go above and beyond in their commitment, dedica?on and service to NCAJ, the Order of Service is a broader recogni?on of members who have given generously of their ?me and talent to NCAJ by serving a minimum of two areas. These areas include amicus brief wri?ng, wri?ng manuscripts and speaking at CLE seminars, ac?vely serving on commi?ees, wri?ng ar?cles for Trial Briefs, chairing educa?onal programs, wri?ng for various NCAJ publica?on projects, chairing sec?ons or divisions, among other things. The goal of this recogni?on is to let those of you who give so much of your ?me know how much we appreciate you and to encourage others to join your ranks!
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Continuing Legal Education Co-Chair / Program Host NCSCCLE DWI/DUI Continuing Education
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Continuing Legal Education
- Order of Service
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Ebbie Award
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Professional Associations
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Immediate Past President
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- DUIDLA DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
- Founding Member
- - Current
- Activities: Continuing Legal Education
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- President
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- President Elect
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- Activities: Finance & Personnel, Chair Nominating & Awards Committee, Chair
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Vice President - Communications
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Trial Skills Workshops - Cross Examination, WINNING DUI TRIALS with a Little Southern Charm, Charleston, South Carolina
- DUIDLA DUI DEFENSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
- http://duidla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Revised-Charleston-brochure.pdf
- Courtroom Preparation & Defense Perspective - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing SFST - Law Enforcement, SFST Training - Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
- Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department
- An Ethical Guide to Old School and New School Communication Skills, Mecklenburg County Bar - "Google for Practitioners", Charlotte, North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County Bar
- https://www.meckbar.org/UserFiles/files/alison/FinalFlyer012716.pdf
- Breath Testing - Science Behind the Devices, DWI & DUI Advocacy - Masters of DWI, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- https://www.ncaj.com/index.cfm?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=25138&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=201509
- Attacking the Science in DWI Cases, 2015 UNC School of Government: Spring Public Defender and Investigator Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina
- North Carolina School of Government
Certifications
- Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist - "Criminal Trial Advocacy"
- National Board of Legal Specialty Certification / National Board of Trial Advocacy (See: http://www.nblsc.us/criminal_law/)
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Bill Powers' Website Profile
- Website
- Powers Law Firm PA Website
- Website
- Bill Powers' Charlotte Divorce Website Profile
- Blog
- Carolina Law Blog
- Jury Instructions on Self Defense
15 January 2021 - Don’t get arrested for DWI in Charlotte
16 December 2020 - Charlotte Court Cases – COVID UPDATE
8 December 2020
- Blog
- North Carolina Family Law Updates
- Removal of a Child from an Unfit Parent
20 January 2021 - Domestic Violence and the LGBT+ Community
10 December 2020 - Tips for Virtual School – Online Learning
27 August 2020
Legal Answers
115 Questions Answered
- Q. Question about getting two speeding tickets close together.
- A: GOOD QUESTION While clearly disconcerting, there may be legal options available. I think the smart thing to do is to retain legal counsel immediately. Butch Jenkins is an excellent attorney and super nice guy: https://www.thigpenjenkins.com/About-Us/Walter-I-Jenkins-Iii.shtml Here's some more information about Insurance Points vs NC DMV points: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/blog/license-points-vs-insurance-points/ District Attorney's offices in NC often have preferred protocols on how to handle tickets. Legal counsel may want to consolidate the cases to negotiate a plea. Obviously, some of the important considerations/goals would be: 1. Save the license 2. Save insurance premiums Bill Powers Charlotte Traffic Ticket Attorney CarolinaAttorneys.com
- Q. I currently have pending misdemeanor charges for several things and I need some answers.
- A: GREAT QUESTION The Concealed Carry Permit in North Carolina is largely controlled by NC Criminal Law Chapter 14-415.11 and N.C.G.S. 14-415.12. In addition to certain conditions precedent regarding attending and passing coursework, some level of discretion is given to the Local Sheriff in issuing the permit. The law reads in relevant part: The sheriff shall issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun to a person who qualifies for a permit under G.S. 14-415.12 The "Criteria to Qualify" for an Issuance of a Permit include things like: US Citizen or lawfully admitted permanent residence Must have resided in NC for 30 days or more prior to the application for the permit The applicant must be at least 21 years old The applicant cannot "suffer from a physical or mental infirmity" that prevents handling a handgun safely. The Sheriff may lawfully DENY A PERMIT if the applicant is: Under Indictment for a felony Fugitive from Justice USER OF MARIJUANA An addicted user of alcohol, any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug Section (b)(5) of N.C.G.S. 14-415.12 reads: (5) Is an unlawful user of, or addicted to marijuana, alcohol, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: CAN I GET MY CHARGES DISMISSED: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/blog/can-my-charges-get-dismissed/ HOW TO GET A POSSESSION CHARGE DROPPED: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/how-to-get-a-possession-charge-dropped.html DRUG CRIMES IN NC: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/charlotte-nc-drug-crimes.html WHAT IS PARAPHERNALIA: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/drug-paraphernalia-possession.html ALCOHOL OFFENSES: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/alcohol-offenses-and-violations.html
- Q. What am I facing for a felony larceny by employee charge, possession of stolen goods and felony false pretense charge?
- A: GREAT QUESTION N.C.G.S. § 14-74 covers Larceny by Employee charges in North Carolina. Ordinarily, that is a Class H felony. BUT, that is dependent on the amount at issue. If the value of the money, goods, or other items that are illegally taken is $100,000 or more, the it is a Class C Felony in North Carolina. Larceny by Employee and Embezzlement charges are sometimes confused with one another. You may benefit from reading: EMBEZZLEMENT IN NC: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/what-is-embezzlement.html WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EMBEZZLEMENT AND FALSE PRETENSE: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/what-s-the-difference-between-embezzlement-and-false-pretense.html WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR CHARGE: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/north-carolina-criminal-law-chapter-14-1-felonies-and-misdemeano.html WHAT IS FELONY LARCENY: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/north-carolina-criminal-law-14-72-a-felonious-larcenygoods-worth.html NORTH CRIMINAL LAW: https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-74.html LARCENY EMBEZZLEMENT AND FRAUD IN NC: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/larceny-embezzlement-fraud.html EMBEZZLEMENT OF PROPERTY: https://www.carolinaattorneys.com/north-carolina-criminal-law-14-90-embezzlement-of-property-by-vi.html Even lower-level felonies involving crimes of theft, dishonesty, and/or stealing can have long-lasting consequences. Indeed, a conviction for even misdemeanor larceny can make finding and keeping a good job difficult. This is a deceptively complex area of criminal law in NC. Seek legal counsel immediately. Bill Powers CarolinaAttorneys.com
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