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What if the Police Have a Warrant for My Arrest in North Carolina?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”   When someone commits a criminal offense, and the police have a warrant for that person’s arrest, it is critical to act quickly and appropriately. If there is a warrant for your arrest,…

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Study based on FBI statistics shows in NC “black individuals were arrested more than 2.5x as often as white individuals”

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?”   The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, triggered a wave of nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality. A new study showed that black people are more likely to…

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Involuntary Commitment Does Not Trigger Miranda, Court Rules

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?”   To many people, involuntary commitment in a psychiatric facility seems like the equivalent of jail when it comes to restricting your freedoms; for some, it could be considered even worse. However,…

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