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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
- 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
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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- 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!
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- Trial Skills Workshops - Cross Examination, WINNING DUI TRIALS with a Little Southern Charm, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Courtroom Preparation & Defense Perspective - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing SFST - Law Enforcement, SFST Training - Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
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- An Ethical Guide to Old School and New School Communication Skills, Mecklenburg County Bar - "Google for Practitioners", Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Attacking the Science in DWI Cases, 2015 UNC School of Government: Spring Public Defender and Investigator Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina
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- 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/)
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December 14, 2022 - Charged with a crime of domestic violence?
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February 25, 2021 - Removal of a Child from an Unfit Parent
January 20, 2021 - Domestic Violence and the LGBT+ Community
December 10, 2020
Underage Possession of Alcohol Charges in NC
What happens if Jr got a ticket for "Underage Possession of Alcohol" or other criminal charges in North Carolina?
Why do you like practicing law in South Carolina?
York County attorney John Landreth talks about practicing criminal defense law in Rock Hill, SC
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Carolina Rape Sex Offense Charges
Carolina Rape Sex Offense Charges
Accident cases in Rock Hill SC - Are There Jury Trials for car wreck cases in South Carolina?
Accident cases in Rock Hill SC - Are There Jury Trials for car wreck cases in South Carolina?
Is Larceny a Felony or Misdemeanor in South Carolina?
Is Larceny a Felony or Misdemeanor in South Carolina?
Can I be charged with Driving While License Revoked if they didn't pull me over in Charlotte NC?
Can I be charged with Driving While License Revoked if they didn't pull me over in Charlotte NC?
Is larceny a felony in North Carolina?
Is larceny a felony in North Carolina?
Can I make payments for legal fees?
Can I make payments for legal fees in Rock Hill SC?
What are legal fees for a Carolina criminal case?
What are legal fees for a Carolina criminal case in York County, South Carolina?
What happens if I have a warrant?
Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers - What is a warrant? What is an OFA? What happens if you have an Order for Arrest in Charlotte NC
What happens if I go to court by myself?
Can I get a continuation? What is a continuance? How does court work in North Carolina? Can you get a continuance if you haven't been able to find a lawyer? What is administrative court in Charlotte NC?
What should I do about an old traffic ticket?
What happens if you forget about a traffic ticket? What can be done? Can I just pay it off? Should I try to go to court by myself? What are my legal options? Should I talk to a lawyer? How can an attorney help with NC Traffic Tickets?
How can a lawyer help with assault charges?
Do I need a criminal defense lawyer for assault charges? What is an assault in North Carolina? What's the difference between assault and battery? Charlotte Criminal Defense Lawyer goes over some of the basics of assault charges in North Carolina court.
Can a lawyer help me with drug trafficking charges?
What is Drug Trafficking? Is it different in North Carolina? What is the difference before State and Federal charges?
Why lawyers offer free legal advice and consultations
Does it really matter? Does your legal issue really merit or deserve speaking to an attorney? Is it really that big of a deal? Can you trust the internet? Can't you just figure it out, maybe wing it, and handle the case yourself?
4 Things should know about why lawyers help
4 Things You Should Know About How Lawyers Help. Can you represent yourself with legal matters? Should you? Does it make sense to trust things that are on the internet? What value are message boards in answering legal questions? Do lawyers charge for consultations? What are your options?
Should I pay off my South Carolina ticket?
Should I pay off my South Carolina ticket?
In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?
In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court? North Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer Bill Powers talks about how sex offense and sexual abuse cases are handled.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER BILL POWERS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER BILL POWERS
North Carolina DWI Lawyer Bill Powers
North Carolina DWI Lawyer Bill Powers
How do they test for alcohol?
How do they test for alcohol?
What happens with an ignition interlock?
What is an Ignition Interlock? What are my options in North Carolina? How does an Interlock work? North Carolina DWI Law information
Is the handheld breath test reliable?
North Carolina Breath Testing. AlcoSensor. Are roadside breath tests reliable? Are they admissible? When and why can they be used?
When Can Police Pat You Down?
What is a "Pat Down Search?" Are They Legal? What is Required of Police to do a Search. North Carolina Criminal Law Issues. Attorney Bill Powers gives information on Search and Seizure Issues in North Carolina.
Punishments and Sentencing in DWI Charges
Attorney Bill Powers talks about DWI Impaired Driving Sentencing in North Carolina. How Does It Work? What Factors are Considered? What are the DWI Levels in North Carolina? What are Grossly Aggravating Factors?
What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
What Happens When I Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer? How Are Legal Fees Set? Consultations. What To Expect When You Call a Lawyer. What is a Confidential Consultation? Are There Legal Fees on an Initial Consultation?
Powers McCartan Legal Help
North Carolina Legal Help. Serious Felony Charges, Misdemeanor Offenses, DWI DUI Impaired Driving. Attorney Bill Powers. Confidential, Free Initial Consultation: 704-342-4357
ARE MIRANDA RIGHTS REQUIRED?
What Are Miranda Rights and Are Miranda Rights Required?
DUI EXPERT TESTIMONY IN NORTH CAROLINA
DUI Expert Testimony in North Carolina - NC LAW TALK
NC LAW TALK June 2014 - Episode 1 - DUI DWI in North Carolina
NC LAW TALK June 2014 - Episode 1 - DUI DWI in North Carolina
Bill Powers and Mike Daisley: Evaluating Damages From DWI
Evaluating Damages in DWI Impaired Driving Wreck Cases.
- Q. Can you receive a copy of your citation showing that it was dismissed
- A: GOOD QUESTION If dismissed, a copy of the Dismissal will ordinarily be in the official court file. In Charlotte, defense lawyers may call that the "shuck." Indeed, the dismissal itself is often written on the front of the citation by the prosecuting attorney (the Assistant District Attorney), assuming it's a simple traffic ticket and not something more. Furthermore, the official court system computer database (we refer to it as the ACIS system) also will indicate a dismissal of charges. That computer portal is NOT available to the general public. Bill Powers Charlotte Criminal Defense Lawyer CarolinaAttorneys.com Bill@CarolinaAttorneys.com
- Q. A doctor contributed to my son's death by overprescribing Oxycodone. Can I post this on a public forum legally?
- A: First, my heart goes out to you. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to live with your loss. That being said, I think it would be better to speak with an attorney before posting something on a public forum and possibly subjecting yourself to civil claims for libel. Indeed, if the purpose is to protect others from the opioid epidemic and possibly the doctor herself or himself, there may be more effective private ways to proceed forward through the NC Medical Board. Given the sensitive nature of the subject and further considering Mt. Airy is still "small town NC," it might be better to speak with an attorney with the protection of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. Again, deepest condolences in your loss. Bill Powers Charlotte Attorney
- 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
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