Powers Law Firm PA

09/06/2026

Does slower traffic have to move over in North Carolina?

“Camping in the left lane” usually describes a driver who remains in the far-left lane without passing or moving over for faster traffic, sometimes traveling at or below the speed limit while ...

09/04/2026

Why I Treat Court Like Flying in a Storm

Balancing a high-stakes DUI trial or the disposition of complicated...

09/03/2026

What it's really like being a lawyer in NC

What is it really like to navigate the North Carolina court system ...

09/03/2026

North Carolina criminal restitution for funeral expenses can become a significant sentencing issue when criminal conduct results in death. North Carolina law permits restitution for the victim’s ...

09/02/2026

Why even veteran lawyers get nervous

Do lawyers get nervous before court appearances? It is a common que...

09/01/2026

Speaking Up in Court | Taking on Difficult Cases

Criminal Defense and helping clients with DWI Charges in North Caro...

09/01/2026

Warrantless DNA testing in North Carolina does not necessarily require police to obtain a new search warrant when the biological evidence was lawfully collected during an earlier investigation. ...

08/31/2026

Finding Small Pleasures as a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Even after 34 years in criminal defense and helping clients with DU...

08/30/2026

Kratom & Impaired Driving

As of August 30, 2026, Kratom laws in North Carolina do not presently make ordinary adult possession of botanical kratom a state-controlled-substance offense. The criminal laws become ...

08/27/2026

Associate Attorney | Criminal Defense