It can feel like the police have the power to do anything. However, you have certain constitutional rights, including a right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police do not have free reign to search your vehicle as they see fit. If...
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Searches and Seizures
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 officer — the one...
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 you refuse,...
