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Is eyewitness testimony always accurate? Spoiler: No.
In many criminal cases, eyewitness testimony is fundamental to the outcome. Whether the person identified a suspect in a lineup or pointed to the defendant in court, eyewitnesses are often taken to be inherently credible. After all, they saw it with their own eyes. However,…
Is there a roadside test that can show marijuana impairment?
Not yet. There are oral fluid tests that can determine if a person has used marijuana within the last few hours, but those tests are not capable of determining whether the person is actually impaired. However, you should not assume this means you won’t get…
Are roadside drug tests always accurate?
No. There is substantial evidence that the preliminary drug tests police officers use during traffic stops are not always accurate. As a matter of fact, the tests are known for false positives. In 2016, the nonprofit newsroom ProPublica published a series of investigative reports on…
Be aware: Forensic evidence isn’t always accurate
Sometimes, when people are arrested, police officers tell them they have been caught dead to rights. There is forensic evidence – fingerprints, bloodstains, DNA, hair, fibers or other tests that clearly indicate guilt. The suspect might as well give up and plead guilty. You should…
Can I get my adult criminal record expunged in North Carolina?
If you have ever been arrested in North Carolina – even if you weren’t charged – you probably have a criminal record. That strikes many people as unfair because it will show up in a criminal records check. Employers, landlords and educational institutions can find…
The penalties for repeat DWI in North Carolina are quite serious
A lot of people have made the mistake of drinking too much before driving. If you enjoy drinking alcohol, you probably think about whether you’re too impaired to drive. It can be a delicate balance and, too often, people make mistakes. If you’ve been arrested…
What are my rights during a traffic stop?
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights reserve some rights of the individual against the government, and that includes the police. If you are stopped by the police, you have several important rights, but you must be the one to exercise them. First, you are…
How much trouble can I get in for violating a restraining order?
It may have been a misunderstanding, but your intimate partner got a protective order against you. How serious would it be to violate that order? It could get you into very big trouble, depending on the situation. Knowingly violating a valid protective order, including one…
How much trouble can I get in for violating a protective order?
It may have been a misunderstanding, but your intimate partner got a protective order against you. How serious would it be to violate that order? It could get you into very big trouble, depending on the situation. Knowingly violating a valid protective order, including one…
What could a drug conviction mean for my future?
If you are convicted of a drug crime, even a low-level, nonviolent offense such as possession, you could face fines and imprisonment, along with other judicial consequences like court fees and court-ordered drug treatment. Those are only the short-term, immediate consequences of a drug conviction.…
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