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Bill Powers's Legal Cases (2)

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DUI and DWI

North Carolina v. Godwin

Apr 19, 2016

OUTCOME: Reversed and Remanded for Re-Trial

The question for decision is whether Rule 702(a1) of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence requires a witness to be qualified as an expert before he may testify to the issue of impairment related to ... HGN test results. We hold that it does. https://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=33872 Trial Counsel: Bill Powers

DUI and DWI

North Carolina v. Fowler

N/A

OUTCOME: Pending

State Appealed Preliminary Findings by District Court to Superior Court. Superior Court found recently amended DWI Statute & State's Right to Appeal Unconstitutional, violating Due Process, Equal Prot ... ections, Separation of Powers & Double Jeopardy. http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/coa/dsheets/080652-1.htm Trial Counsel: Bill Powers