Maybe you swerved because a squirrel ran into the road, or perhaps you looked into the back seat and your car drifted slightly to the left, meaning that your tire grazed the centerline in the road. All of a sudden, you see flashing lights behind you, and the officer...
North Carolina Criminal Law Blog
Will your sales staff open your business up to fraud allegations?
People who work in sales frequently earn commissions or bonuses based on their performance. Even if they don't, their job security is largely tied to their performance and the performance of the company as a whole. Some salespeople get into the profession because they...
Should you pay your traffic ticket?
Even the safest drivers can violate the rules of the road. For example, you’re running late for work or school and decide to drive a bit faster than the speed limit. Unfortunately for you, a police officer is sitting by the side of the road, waiting for speeders to...
How serious is a cocaine-related arrest in North Carolina?
As you probably know, any arrest involving drugs is a serious matter, which can affect the rest of your life. In addition to facing legal consequences, many people arrested for drugs like cocaine go on to experience the following personal hardships, even after they...
When can you suppress evidence?
You are sitting in court, looking at your family in the stands, knowing you might not be going home to them tonight. You probably won’t be going back for a few years. The prosecution is laying it on thick, telling the judge how you are a danger to society and...
What is reasonable suspicion for a cop to stop a vehicle?
Police officers need to have a reason to pull a vehicle over. They’re trained to watch for signs that drivers are doing something illegal. One of the things they monitor the roads for is signs of drunk drivers. They will initiate a traffic stop if they have reason to...