New laws that took effect at the end of 2020 in North Carolina changed certain aspects of criminal justice in the state. The Second Chance Act and The First Step Act enacted reforms expected to deliver help to individuals convicted or charged with minor crimes or drug...
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Month: February 2021
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3 important facts to keep in mind when undergoing a Terry stop
You probably know that in North Carolina police officers have the right to perform traffic stops and search vehicles if they have reasonable cause to suspect criminal wrongdoing. They also have the right to execute Terry stops, more commonly known as stop-and-frisks,...
What if my partner requests a protective order against me?
If you are facing or concerned about a protective order against you in North Carolina, you will want to know whether you can push back, how an order may affect you and what a protective order means. In North Carolina, the most common protective order is the Domestic...