Law Talk With Bill Powers | From Legal Issues and Legislation to Practice Tips, Professionalism, and Policy Discussions

• What's the difference between common law and statutory homicide offenses?
• How is first-degree murder different from second-degree murder?
• What's the difference between murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and felony death?
• What is a "lesser included offense"?
• What are the punishments for the different homicide offenses?
• Who determines whether the death penalty applies?
• What if I was acting in self-defense?
• What are other defenses to murder?
• Is it okay to talk to the police if I didn't do anything wrong?

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• What’s the difference between assault and battery?
• What are the penalties for assault?
• How is domestic violence different from assault?
• What if someone else started it and I acted in self-defense?
• What if the other person was not injured?
• Are there defenses to assault?
• Do I need to hire an attorney?
• Do I have to appear in court?

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• Can I get my license back after a DWI suspension?
• Can I get my license back if it has been suspended for another reason?
• What if I need to drive to work or school?
• What's the difference between getting my license back and getting a limited driving privilege?
• What do I need to do to restore my license?
• What happens if I drive after my license is suspended?
• Will I need an interlock device in my car?
• Do I need to hire a lawyer?

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Being charged with a misdemeanor drug offense can be a scary situation. This podcast episode is here to help. 

North Carolina Attorney Bill Powers has been defending misdemeanor drug offenses for 25 years. In this episode, Attorney Powers answers the questions that matter to you when you when you've been charged with a drug offense.

• Can I go to jail?
• Are there ways to get the charge dismissed?
• Can I just get the charge dismissed myself?
• What if I've had other charges before?
• Do I need to hire an attorney?
• Will this affect my ability to get a job?
• Do I have to appear in court?

Ready to discuss your matter now? Call 704-342-HELP for your free and totally confidential consultation. That’s 704-342-4357.

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Have you received a traffic citation? If so, you're in the right place.

North Carolina Attorney Bill Powers has been defending traffic matters for 25 years. In this episode, Attorney Powers answers the questions that matter to you when you receive a traffic ticket.

• Should I just pay the ticket off?
• Can I get the ticket reduced?
• What if I've had other tickets before?
• Do I need to hire an attorney?
• Will this affect my license?
• Will my insurance go up?
• Do I have to appear in court?

Ready to discuss your matter now? Call 704-342-HELP for your free and totally confidential consultation. That’s 704-342-4357.

For more information on criterion for inclusion and membership information to North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine, go to SuperLawyers.com