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Currently pending before the North Carolina House of Representatives is HB189(v.3). If passed, and signed into law, persons who are legally authorized to possess firearms will be able to do so without first procuring a concealed carry permit. Proponents of the Bill...
Yes, police officers can search a car if they say they smell drugs. And, it doesn’t take a dog! First, the US Supreme Court ruled in the 1981 case of New York v. Belton that when an officer has reasonable suspicion that a person is committing a crime, they are legally...
A conspiracy is defined as two or more people agreeing to commit a crime for the purpose of achieving an illegal goal. It can be seen as an agreement between two or more individuals to cooperate in order to achieve an unlawful end. Conspirators usually have a common...
A passenger in a car has the right to challenge the stop of a car in North Carolina, under certain conditions. Generally speaking, in order for a stop to be legally valid and enforceable, it must be based upon a reasonable suspicion that a crime or infraction...
In North Carolina, the crime of assault by strangulation is a very serious offense. It is typically classified as a Class H felony and carries with it the potential for significant jail time and fines. The crime of assault by strangulation involves intentionally...
In North Carolina, the consequences of felony convictions are serious. Upon conviction, individuals may face lengthy prison sentences, expensive fines, loss of voting rights, and may find it difficult to obtain housing, secure employment, and obtain financial...
With the advent of the new school year, university and college campuses across North Carolina are humming with activity. For many students, the first interaction with roommates, teachers and course load is exhilarating. Encouraging this sense of euphoria can be the...
Looking into your rearview mirror and seeing the flashing red lights of a police officer can make your heart sink. The drawn out process of getting arrested for a DWI will give you plenty of time to consider how this night can affect the rest of your life. Graduate...