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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Last month you were given a traffic ticket for DWI in Myrtle Beach in North Carolina that resulted in your license being revoked. Since then, you’ve been driving without your license because you still have to get the kids to school and yourself to work. This morning,...
There is no doubt that facing a criminal charge can be overwhelming to say the least. As such, if you have been charged with a criminal offense, it is critical that you come up with a strong and effective defense. Depending on the nature of the crime you have been...