Questions answered by Bill Powers

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Is there anyway to not have to reimburse public defender fees due to indegency (unemployment) in mecklenburg county?

Bill's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

The answer somewhat depends upon what happens with the case. If charges dismissed or found to be NOT GUILTY, then there shouldn't be the...

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What happens if I have not completed classes for my DUI by the time my year of probation is up?

Bill's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

Good question! There are a few different things that can happen: 1. Most importantly, the failure to comply with the judgment, even regarding...

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I just recieved my third dwi whats im facing, license and jailtime

Bill's answer | Answered on January 20, 2013

Need a bit more information, as the inquiry makes reference to three or four priors. There have been substantial changes to the law, specifically...

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How can I get a dwi when the cops came and nobody was in the car.

Bill's answer | Answered on January 20, 2013

Good question! That happens more than expected and is sometimes associated with the State's ability (or inability) to make a "prima facie" case. ...

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The penalty for failure to appear On a non payable speeding ticket. Thanks

Bill's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

Failure to appear on a traffic citation can result in several different things. The most obvious is a license suspension and the associated FTA...

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[ was arrested for a dui and when i got to court the charge was open container the charge was wrong my lawyer said that they

Bill's answer | Answered on December 08, 2012

If this or any other answer is helpful, please let AVVO.com know. Listen to attorney. For general statutory info: Misdemeanor pleadings are...

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I posted bond for my son through a bail bondsman. Can I "revoke" that and ask that he taken into custody until his courtdate?

Bill's answer | Answered on December 08, 2012

Possibly, depending upon the circumstances of the bond and agreement with the agency. Call bonding company and see what they recommend. Best...

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Can a cop search my car if he never technically pulled me over?

Bill's answer | Answered on November 27, 2012

That is a pretty complicated legal issue, that requires additional analysis as to the basis of the engagement. An experienced attorney would...

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Can I sue my ex company for my back injury? I'm still feeling bad.

Bill's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

First, sorry to hear of your problems. May indeed be a Workers Compensation claim. A "suit" normally isn't formally filed; but, that doesn't mean...

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Can I get in trouble for my friend falling on my property?

Bill's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

If this or any other answer is helpful, please let AVVO know. North Carolina is a Contributory Negligence state. Ordinary Negligence is the...

Bill Powers's Answers (1423)

Is there anyway to not have to reimburse public defender fees due to indegency (unemployment) in mecklenburg county?

What happens if I have not completed classes for my DUI by the time my year of probation is up?

I just recieved my third dwi whats im facing, license and jailtime

How can I get a dwi when the cops came and nobody was in the car.

The penalty for failure to appear On a non payable speeding ticket. Thanks

[ was arrested for a dui and when i got to court the charge was open container the charge was wrong my lawyer said that they

I posted bond for my son through a bail bondsman. Can I "revoke" that and ask that he taken into custody until his courtdate?

Can a cop search my car if he never technically pulled me over?

Can I sue my ex company for my back injury? I'm still feeling bad.

Can I get in trouble for my friend falling on my property?