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 violation was committed. In the United States, the 4th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that people have the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizure. Same or similar provisions are required by the Constitution of North Carolina, and North Carolina General Statutes. Therefore, in North Carolina, if a law enforcement officer […]
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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 school is an essential step in many young adult’s careers and one night’s mistake shouldn’t have to ruin your future. Unfortunately a DWI can follow you around for a long time so it is important to understand the repercussions and how to better your chances at getting into the graduate school […]