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What are tactics police use to get a confession in Raleigh, North Carolina
Police officers are trained to use a variety of techniques in order to obtain confessions. The most important thing to remember is to remain silent until you speak with a lawyer. This ensures that you won’t say anything that will incriminate you. If a police officer...
How to talk to police when you’re pulled over in Raleigh, North Carolina
Getting pulled over by the police can be a very nerve racking experience. If you are pulled over in Raleigh, NC by a police officer there are a few things you should keep in mind. It is important to remember that when an officer approaches your car they have no idea...
In Raleigh, North Carolina, when can the police search my car
In Raleigh, North Carolina, the police typically need a warrant to either search you or your property. During a traffic stop, the police only need probable cause to search your car legally. Probable cause means the police have facts or evidence to believe you’re...
What to do if you have been charged with an assault crime in Raleigh, North Carolina
Being charged with assault does not necessarily require that you have put your hands on someone. Generally speaking, an assault can occur if you’ve threatened bodily harm to someone in a believable way. Battery on the other hand, involves some sort of offensive...
What to do if you’ve been contacted by law enforcement in Raleigh, North Carolina
If a law enforcement officer in Raleigh, North Carolina contacts you, it is important that you exercise your rights so that you can protect yourself. Knowing your rights will make all the difference when it comes to being arrested, questioned, or charged with a crime....
My friend got a DWI while driving my car. Why was it seized?
Under North Carolina General Statute § 20-28.3, a motor vehicle that is driven by a person who is charged with DWI in Raleigh will be seized if at the time of the violation if the license of the person driving the car was revoked as a result of a prior DWI. It will...
How to expunge your criminal record in Raleigh, North Carolina
We all make mistakes in life, but some mistakes can haunt you as the years go by because it is on your permanent record. Things like getting a job or leasing an apartment can be troublesome if a background check shows a prior criminal charge or conviction. There are...
What is the difference between Murder and Manslaughter in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’re wondering what the difference is between murder and manslaughter is in Raleigh, North Carolina, you’ve come to the right place. Our Raleigh homicide lawyers are well versed in the varying terms of homicide, murder, and manslaughter. The term “Homicide” is...
What happens if police don’t “Read Your Rights” in Raleigh, North Carolina
Contrary to what you may see on television or the movies, a police officer’s failure to read your rights in Raleigh, North Carolina will not result in the automatic dismissal of charges. It simply means that the prosecutor cannot use the results of a custodial...
How to get out of jail after arrest in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’ve been arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, your first thought is likely going to be getting out of jail – and quickly. The typical way people get out of jail is to post bail. Bail is a bond, cash and other property that the suspect provides to the court to...
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