Bolivia Criminal Defense Legal Blog
What happens if you are arrested out of state?
The blissful relaxation and fun of vacation can often provide a false sense of immunity to some things, one of them being the law. When out partying the night away with friends in a beach town, the thought of going to jail is probably the last thing on your mind....
When may a person face a breaking and entering charge?
Breaking and entering in North Carolina can be a misdemeanor or felony charge depending upon the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime. Whatever facts and evidence exist regarding the alleged commission of a breaking and entering crime against an individual,...
What happens if I refuse a breath test in North Carolina?
People in the Myrtle Beach area may have headed to one of North Carolina’s many beaches this past Memorial Day weekend, or they may have celebrated the unofficial start of summer with a backyard barbecue. One highlight of these celebrations for many is having a beer...
When might traffic tickets result in a driver license suspension?
A driver license is a general necessity for most North Carolina residents. They need it for work, to take children to school, to get out and purchase necessities, and for leisure activities. Many drive commercially and need a commercial driver license. If there is an...
Arrest in North Carolina may have involved “plain view” doctrine
Drug possession arrests are quite common in North Carolina. However, our readers must remember that an arrest is not a conviction. There are many steps between an arrest and a conviction and, if there were any mistakes made by law enforcement officials or prosecutors,...
Understanding drug trafficking and distribution charges
As the media and entertainment industry portrays, drug crimes are serious offenses. Thus, they are met with severe penalties, especially when it comes to certain acts involving controlled substances. Facing drug charges should be treated seriously and met with an...
Why Field Sobriety Tests May Produce Inaccurate Results
Field sobriety tests, also referred to as roadside sobriety tests, involve assessments of drivers’ coordination and physical control by law enforcement officials. Police and other law enforcement personnel execute these tests when they suspect that drivers may be...
Possible penalties for prescription drug misuse
Like other states, North Carolina imposes harsh criminal penalties for the misuse of prescription drugs. When it comes to prescription opioids, the important point to remember is that they are treated like illegal street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. In other...
A reckless driving charge is a serious matter
Like other states, North Carolina has a law on the books which defines certain poor driving behaviors as reckless driving. The idea behind this law is that there are some traffic violations which, even if they don’t involve alcohol or drugs, are so serious that they...
Seeing a weapon changes witness accuracy
When a witness testifies about what happened during a crime or picks a suspect out of a lineup, there are a lot of factors that influence the decisions that they make. One of the biggest factors is whether or not they saw a weapon during the event. By comparing those...
