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 goal, such as defrauding the government or engaging in criminal activities, that they plan to achieve by using deception and secrecy. Conspiracies usually involve fraud, bribery, theft, violence, drugs, or other criminal activities. The conspirators often act together to conceal the truth and keep their actions hidden from those who would stop […]
DWI/DUI Cases
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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 […]
College is obviously not all fun and games. Like other serious students, you likely have spent many hours studying, researching and completing complicated assignments. While school administrators are obligated to provide a safe and healthy environment for you and your fellow students, there are certain potential dangers inherent to college life that could place you in harm’s way. Many negative risks involve alcohol. Your life may be forever-changed The social aspect of college life is a main attraction for many students. You might have already taken advantage of various opportunities to engage in cultural and community fun at school. It’s no secret […]
The reasons are not always evident why a police officer may want to search your car during a routine traffic stop. It may be that your car or clothing match the description of someone wanted for a crime. It could be the officer thinks you are acting suspiciously even though you may simply be nervous. Or the officer may want to search your car because you are young, and that alone may raise an unreasonable level of mistrust. If a police officer doesn’t have probable cause, he or she needs one of two things to search your vehicle: a warrant […]
College is obviously not all fun and games. Like other serious students, you likely have spent many hours studying, researching and completing complicated assignments. While school administrators are obligated to provide a safe and healthy environment for you and your fellow students, there are certain potential dangers inherent to college life that could place you in harm’s way. Many negative risks involve alcohol. Your life may be forever-changed The social aspect of college life is a main attraction for many students. You might have already taken advantage of various opportunities to engage in cultural and community fun at school. It’s no secret […]