Questions answered by Bill Powers

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Are DWI charges more or less likely to get dropped if they are issued at a checkpoint?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

Great question. That is an extraordinarily complex area of law. In the Charlotte metro region, we have seen an uptick in the number of DWI...

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If I received a DUI in 2013 in CA but moved to NC and will be getting my license here, will they still require an interlock sys?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

While one would be wise to look at all the official documentation, generally speaking North Carolina would honor a "hold" and/or condition for...

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I was on my motorcycle when a car turned left in front of me. My medical bills are well over $100k. What should I expect?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

First, sorry you're going through such a difficult time. The injuries certainly sound more than a little bit painful. Clearly it's a...

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Can I be sent to jail on a probation violation?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Either retain an attorney or ask for appointment of counsel. Probation violations have become INCREDIBLY complex in North Carolina. Generally...

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If non immigrant convicted for felony

Bill's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Need more information. Generally speaking, in North Carolina, a JURY would normally be required for a conviction at TRIAL. A Superior Court Judge...

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What's becoming of this?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

One would suspect a criminal defense lawyer is involved, and therefore the person most able to answer the inquiry would be the attorney. There...

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I got a DUI/child abuse fighting DUI what do I do?

Bill's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Best advice is to contact an attorney to help. Jack O'Hale is an excellent lawyer (and super nice person) whom practices in Johnston County. You...

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If i stole money from my job, and they said they may not press charges so it would not affect company name how do I go about it

Bill's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

A little more clarification on inquiry re what is sought would be helpful. Consulting with an attorney likely makes sense.

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Bond Hearing

Bill's answer | Answered on February 15, 2014

A certain about of "reliable hearsay" is admissible at an administrative hearing. That testimony obviously needs to be truthful.

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How do i fight a speeding ticket doing 66 in a 50 im in nc

Bill's answer | Answered on February 15, 2014

Although one is not required to retain legal counsel, many people find the process to be time consuming and confusing. Traffic matters, such as...

Bill Powers's Answers (1423)

Are DWI charges more or less likely to get dropped if they are issued at a checkpoint?

If I received a DUI in 2013 in CA but moved to NC and will be getting my license here, will they still require an interlock sys?

I was on my motorcycle when a car turned left in front of me. My medical bills are well over $100k. What should I expect?

Can I be sent to jail on a probation violation?

If non immigrant convicted for felony

What's becoming of this?

I got a DUI/child abuse fighting DUI what do I do?

If i stole money from my job, and they said they may not press charges so it would not affect company name how do I go about it

Bond Hearing

How do i fight a speeding ticket doing 66 in a 50 im in nc