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How does state law determine what is drug paraphernalia?
How does state law determine what is drug paraphernalia?
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Last Modified on May 14, 2026

Drug laws do not only criminalize illegal drugs. There are some objects which people use to package, analyze or ingest controlled substances. The law calls these objects drug paraphernalia. Under…

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When can you refuse an officer’s request to search your car?
When can you refuse an officer’s request to search your car?
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Last Modified on May 14, 2026

During a traffic stop in North Carolina, a law enforcement officer may ask you if he or she may have a look through your car. In some cases, you may…

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