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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