Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Top behavior risks in a police arrest
Being arrested is not anyone’s idea of a good time. Arresting someone is not even law enforcement’s idea of a good time. Police officers are doing their job. They always appreciate a suspect who is willing to help them speed up the process. A canine…
Eligibility for North Carolina’s jail diversion program
A diversion program, as defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica, is a program that seeks to help the defendant of a criminal case avoid the formal processing of a convicted offender. Though diversion programs take many forms, the typical program diverts a person whom the courts would otherwise…
Does receiving a DUI mean I have a drinking problem?
Being caught drinking and driving is a considerable legal issue. In many cases, the person convicted of a DUI also experiences abuse or addiction problems, which is often linked to run-ins with the law. Very Well Mind explains some of the processes put in place to determine…
Study of 100 million traffic stops finds evidence of racial bias
Across the United States, people of color often complain that they are stopped by police — frequently — for no apparent reason. Nevertheless, these traffic stops result in citations, fines and arrests. Many argue that these traffic stops are clear examples of racial profiling. If…
Implied consent in North Carolina
One of the most stressful situations for drivers on the road is having the police pull you over. There are many reasons that a police officer may pull someone over, but suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most serious. Because of…
Search warrants: The need for probable cause
Perhaps you committed a minor traffic offense in North Carolina, and an officer pulled over your vehicle. The officer asks you whether you would consent to a search of your car as the officer believes he or she smells marijuana coming from your vehicle. If…
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