Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” You are driving along and suddenly you see flashing red lights and hear a siren behind you. You are being pulled over by the police. Even if you…
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Do North Carolina Police Officers Need a Warrant to Search Your Home?
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” If you are familiar with your constitutional rights in the U.S., you probably know that the Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. In other words, police officers must have…
When can North Carolina Police Lawfully Search Your Vehicle?
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” Even if you did not commit a crime, talking to police officers during a traffic stop can be a stressful experience. When police suspect that you have committed a crime, they may…
A Dank Car Alone Does Not Authorize Police to Search Your Person, Says NC Appeals Court
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” It has long been the case that police can claim they smell marijuana in order to gain the probable cause needed to search your person, vehicle or other personal property you have…