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Imagine this: you’re driving home from a friend’s house when you see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart starts racing, and before you know it, an officer is at your window asking you a series of questions. Or maybe you find yourself at the police station unexpectedly, and you’re not sure whether […]

Getting arrested is never a pleasant experience, no matter the circumstances. The stress, adrenaline, and confusion can make it easy for anyone—even the most level-headed person—to make impulsive decisions. As a criminal defense attorney practicing in North Carolina, I’ve seen people make many mistakes during arrests that end up hurting their cases later. Below is

It’s 3 AM. You’re exhausted, confused, and suddenly you find yourself sitting in a chair at the local police station. The officers “just want to talk,” but you know enough to say, “I’m not talking without my lawyer.” There’s only one problem—you don’t have a lawyer. Now what? This predicament is more common than you

Imagine that you’re stopped at a red light and it just won’t change. The intersection is empty, and the light stays red for several minutes. You may think to yourself, “Can I legally proceed through the light?” The answer is yes, but only if the situation falls in line with North Carolina law, and it’s