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What Should I Do After an Arrest?

What Should I Do After an Arrest? If you were arrested for a crime, you may be worried and afraid, especially if this is your first arrest. The legal system can seem daunting, and you may feel completely alone and terrified. You do not want to do anything that could…

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What is the Difference Between Detainment and Arrest?

What is the Difference Between Detainment and Arrest? If you watch any of the reality police shows on television, you may notice that police sometimes place people in handcuffs rather quickly. Sometimes they tell the person that they are not being arrested, but instead are being detained. You may wonder…

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What are My Rights When Stopped by Police in North Carolina?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”   One minute you are driving along without a care in the world and the next you are getting pulled over by the police. A police encounter can happen in an instant, so…

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