North Carolina Criminal Defense Law Blog
NC police tout high-profile drug raids, convictions
North Carolina police have recently touted some large drug busts carried out in cooperation with federal authorities and local police forces. As a result, many people with even a peripheral connection to drug trafficking could face serious charges in court. These...
Fact Check: Can I refuse a roadside field sobriety test?
Follow the penlight with your eyes. Stand on one leg and count the seconds that pass. Walk in a straight line, pivot, and return. These three standardized field sobriety tests are often portrayed as part and parcel of a suspected drunk driving traffic stop. While it...
The First Step Act can offer compassionate release for inmates
Between the 1970s and early 2000s, thousands of people charged with drug offenses found themselves facing years in jail. Even for minor convictions, courts gave these people harsh sentences. Some faced life in prison for nonviolent crimes. But a bill signed into law...
