Length of Detainment on Traffic Stop

I have done a few blogs here regarding various search and seizure issues, and this week a new topic within this subject arose in North Carolina regarding drug dog “sniffs” during a traffic stop.  A new decision has been handed down that says holding someone during a...

Miranda Warnings and Police Questioning

You have the right to remain silent.  My advice is to exercise this right.  If police are asking you questions about a crime they believe you committed you do not have to answer any of their questions.  Even if you are innocent it is still not advisable to answer any...

What to do during a Traffic Stop

You are driving down the road when suddenly those dreaded blue flashing lights appear in your rear view mirror.  You may be thinking “Wait, what have I done wrong?” Once you have a chance you pull over and the officer approaches your window.  Likely you are so nervous...

Should someone answer police questions?

You have the right to remain silent.  My advice is to exercise this right.  If police are asking you questions about a crime they believe you committed you do not have to answer any of their questions.  Even if you are innocent it is still not advisable to answer any...