Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense in North Carolina

Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI and Traffic Tickets Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with, or are under investigation for a crime in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Union, Lincoln, Iredell or Cabarrus Counties, contact the offices of Powers McCartan to schedule a confidential consultation. Call 704.342.4357 or toll free at 877.462.3841.

At Powers McCartan, our criminal defense team is led by defense attorney Bill Powers, who is board-certified as a criminal law specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Experienced, Aggressive Defense on Criminal Charges

Attorney Powers has been listed in North Carolina SuperLawyers magazine in criminal law, and has been listed in Business North Carolina magazine – Legal Elite (2007). He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, and is a certified instructor in the proper use of the Intoxilyzer equipment used to gather evidence in DWI / DUI cases.

Our Criminal Defense Practice

At Powers McCartan, we defend clients on all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal charges in state courts throughout North Carolina, including:

DWI/DUI and other alcohol-related crimes, including drunk boating and procuring alcohol for a minor
Traffic offenses, such as speeding tickets and driving on a revoked or suspended license
Theft crimes, including larceny, embezzlement, fraud and false pretenses, burglary, and shoplifting
Drug offenses, such as possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, sale, manufacture or trafficking of controlled substances
Sex crimes, such as prostitution, solicitation, online solicitation, rape, and other kinds of criminal sexual conduct
Homicide offenses, such as murder or manslaughter
Assault and battery

Why You Need Legal Counsel

A 1999 study examining the public’s understanding of and participation in Mecklenburg County courts found that few people understood how the court system works. The Perception Survey found that 32.7 percent of those charged did not understand what occurred in the courtroom. The study found that being represented by an attorney has a positive impact on the outcome of cases.

Contact Us

If you have been arrested for a criminal violation or are under investigation for a crime, you need experienced legal counsel. Before taking any action, contact Powers McCartan to discuss your options with an experienced attorney.

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Criminal Defense Attorneys: Bill Powers, Chris McCartan, Tim Emry