Bolivia Criminal Defense Legal Blog
Things to do to avoid escalating a traffic stop
You are driving along in North Carolina, and the police indicate for you to pull over. What should you do? If the police signal you to stop, make sure you do. Failing to halt could lead to more severe charges or an accident if it turns into a chase. Remember, just...
Can you beat a speeding ticket before getting a speeding ticket?
Even if you consider yourself a safe driver, it doesn’t mean you’re perfect. There will be times when you violate the rules of the road, such as by driving faster than the speed limit. If you’re pulled over for speeding, your goal is simple: to drive away from the...
Breath tests aren’t foolproof but tricks won’t beat them
When you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you, your heart might drop. You must ensure that you handle being pulled over by the cops appropriately. One thing that you might go through is the breath test. Some people who know they’ve been drinking...
Questioning can lead to false confessions
North Carolina is one of the states that require investigators to record the questioning of people in custody. However, it does not apply to all circumstances. If it were obligatory in all cases, it could help stop people from being pushed into a false confession. If...
What is expungement and why is it important?
Expungement is an important process for those who have been convicted of a crime to be familiar with. It can have significant impacts on the individual’s housing, employment and educational opportunities which is why those who may wish to seek an expungement should...
Traffic tickets can be based on different forms of conduct
Even though traffic tickets may seem like minor infraction, they can have major consequences for North Carolina residents and visitors who fail to understand their far-reaching effects. For example, an individual who ignores a ticket and fails to appear for their...
Defense options to DUI charges
Defenses to drunk driving can mean the difference between harsh penalties and consequences associated with DUI charges and the normal everyday life of an accused driver prior to a traffic stop. There are multiple ways to challenge drunk driving charges that accused...
Consider your options after a traffic ticket
A North Carolina traffic citation may have consequences and should not be ignored. You have options to dispute or deal with traffic tickets and violations. Motorists who want to prove their innocence can contest traffic citations in court. If they pay the ticket, they...
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,...
