Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Updates

What is originalism in constitutional law? Originalism is a theory of constitutional interpretation that asks judges to read constitutional language according to its original public meaning when adopted and then apply that meaning to the dispute before the court. The theory can affect criminal prosecutions, civil actions, government regulation, voting rights, presidential pow...

North Carolina CDL DWI disqualification law can remove a commercial driver from the road even when an impaired-driving charge arose in a personal vehicle and a judge later authorizes limited noncommercial driving. A conviction, chemical-test refusal, immediate civil license revocation, out-of-state administrative action, or later incident may produce consequences that do not ...

A North Carolina willful refusal hearing can determine whether you keep driving while a DUI charge is pending and whether the Division of Motor Vehicles imposes a separate revocation. Powers Law Firm has largely stopped accepting DMV refusal hearings for representation unless there is a glaring factual or legal issue to litigate, because the process itself is extraordinarily ...

Requesting a public defender before hiring a private lawyer can preserve continuous legal representation while arrangements for retained counsel proceed. If you qualify for court-appointed counsel, you generally should accept the appointment even when you expect a private lawyer to enter the case later.

Financial plans can also change quickly after an arrest. Friends o...

Carrying a concealed weapon in North Carolina without a concealed carry permit (or in violation of a CCW permit) can result in a criminal conviction and the associated consequences of a criminal record. In State v. Simpson, COA24-1092, filed July 15, 2026, the North Carolina Court of Appeals holds that two firearms carried during the same instance of conduct supporte...