When can police conduct a search?
Law enforcement officers play a critical role in maintaining public safety, and conducting searches is a necessary part of their duties. These searches must adhere to certain legal principles, primarily those established by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S....
There is no per se limit for prescription medication when driving
Those accused of impaired driving in North Carolina face several very significant penalties. A conviction could result in jail time, big fines and also the suspension of someone's driver's license. Yet, those who regularly drink aren't the only ones at risk of...
If you’re a tourist on bail, can you go home?
You came to North Carolina to relax and unwind, but things got a little out of control. Maybe you got into an altercation with someone at a bar, or maybe you got caught with drugs in your pocket. Bail got you out of jail, but can it allow you to go back to your home...
Qualifications for conditional discharge under North Carolina’s § 90-96
The situation can be stressful and scary if you are arrested for a drug crime. However, North Carolina § 90-96 offers a conditional discharge for first-time offenders facing certain charges. To take advantage of this, you must know the requirements and meet the...