Laws to keep in mind when visiting the beach
Brunswick County is home to several beautiful beaches. Both locals and out-of-state visitors choose this region when they need some time in the sand and surf. Regardless of where you hail from, you will have a better time if you know what is allowed and what is not...
Tips for talking to the police during a traffic stop
Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-racking. People often feel stressed, especially if they're worried about getting a DUI or something of this nature. But you need to be very careful when dealing with the police. Not only is there an inherent level of...
Speeding out of state: Your options
You were driving through another state when you hit an area locals called a “speed trap.” They told you not to go too quickly, so you slowed down and thought you were just doing the speed limit. Unfortunately, you did get stopped, and the officer claims that you were...
Understanding the process of discovery in a criminal case
Do you know what discovery means in the criminal justice system? It is the pretrial disclosure of evidence and documents relevant to a specific case. Discovery procedures compel each side to share information about the facts of the alleged crime or event. Most...
What might lead to reckless driving charges in North Carolina?
North Carolina traffic laws apply to everything from how you pass another vehicle to the speed at which you travel. The most serious traffic offenses, like drunk driving, result in criminal charges rather than just a ticket. Reckless driving is a Class 2 misdemeanor...
Why running from the police isn’t worth it
There are few people who don’t get nervous when addressed by the police, particularly if it is clear that they are under suspicion of a criminal offense. Human reactions vary from person to person. Some may choose to cooperate in full. Others might get angry and...
Once you get a night’s sleep, are you sober enough to drive?
One assumption that people often make about driving after they've been drinking is that it is safe to drive the following morning. Once they've gone to sleep for the night, they assume they have moved beyond the stage where they would get a DWI, so they don't even...
3 things you shouldn’t do with your prescription medication
Just because property is in your possession does that mean that you can do whatever you want with it. Certain property is still subject to restrictions under the law. In the legal code, the government refers to prescription medications as controlled substances, which...
Why might law enforcement pull you over?
Traffic violations are a top priority for law enforcement in North Carolina. While police officers have a job to do, they cannot arbitrarily pick on members of the public or discriminate in any way. For a traffic stop to be justified, there must be reasonable...
What are your Miranda rights?
The Constitution gives people in this country specific rights. The Fifth Amendment specifically covers protections provided that can prevent a person from incriminating themselves in a criminal matter. You may be familiar with these rights thanks to law enforcement...