Police in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, have been running Operation Safe Streets as a way to combat drunk driving. Ideally, though, it won't even lead to any arrests. Instead, police look to preempt drunk driving. They go to places where people who are...
Month: November 2017
Can police check the contents of your water bottle?
People have often tried to hide drugs and alcohol in water bottles. Even if they'r legal items, they may not be permitted in certain places. For instance, a 21-year-old college student could try to sneak a drink into a football game on a dry campus. So, if you're...
What is entrapment?
People often get confused about entrapment. One of the most common misconceptions is that the police can't wait around for you to commit a crime. In reality, entrapment is more than just waiting to see if you break the law. The police have to be involved. If they get...
Marijuana laws in North Carolina are nothing to take lightly
You've been accused of marijuana possession. No big deal, right? Wrong. The state of North Carolina does not take possession of this or any other drug lightly.If you are facing marijuana-related drug charges, the penalties if convicted can actually be quite severe....
Do you have a right to privacy in your car?
In the United States, the Fourth Amendment protects you from illegal searches. Typically, if you expected privacy, it means the police have to get a warrant or your permission to carry out a search.For example, they generally cannot come into your home. You expect...
Does a values agreement protect my business partnership?
Wherever you are in the life of a business partnership, understanding how each partner looks at a number of issues may affect your success immensely. Even if you're working with an idea that should be easy to make successful, conflicts within leadership can hamper a...
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