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Search Warrants in North Carolina

Published on: June 11, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Search Warrants in North Carolina

People have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their everyday lives. Although generally you can expect to go about your life in private, there are times when police may have the right to conduct a search. If a search is conducted improperly, you may be able to exclude anything they found as evidence against you in a criminal case. A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney will help you defend charges and assist in resolving matters that include illegal searches.

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The Constitutionality of Searches at Courthouses

Published on: September 26, 2018 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”

The world that we live in today often requires an extra level of security. The ever-present threat of an individual, or individuals, bringing dangerous weapons to public settings creates the need for buildings to adopt safety procedures to keep everyone safe. Court houses have security at the entrances of the building to stop people from bringing contraband in like guns, weapons, lighters, and other prohibited items. While metal detectors and security guards give off the impression of safety, are they constitutional? The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that individuals are to be free from unlawful searches and seizures. Are there exceptions to searches and seizure protection?