Articles Posted in consent to search

In the realm of criminal law, few constitutional protections are as fundamental as those provided by the Fourth Amendment.  These rights, which safeguard people against unreasonable searches and seizures, are continuously interpreted and refined through court decisions.  A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals case, State v. Warren Douglas Jackson,…

Question:  “During a Traffic Stop, Do I Have to Consent to Search?” A local North Carolina Police Department recently posted on YouTube a video regarding Traffic Stops: What to Expect as a Motorist.  There are some important points to consider: Consent to Search a Vehicle Implies Voluntary Compliance “Consent” is…