by Gilles Law | Jan 8, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Today’s blog explores airport searches and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Everyone is aware that airport passengers are subjected to heightened scrutiny than an average law-abiding citizen. As we all know, every one of us must undergo some...
by Gilles Law | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
Traffic Stops – Seizure of Persons by Law Enforcement The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects people from both unreasonable searches and unreasonable seizures. We have written several blogs about the Fourth Amendment. Most of these blogs...
by Gilles Law | May 4, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Obtaining a search warrant in North Carolina – Generally, the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects against unlawful searches. Which means that it gives you some level of privacy regarding your personal affects, belongings, and...
by Gilles Law | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Checkpoints are a type of traffic stop in North Carolina. Checkpoints must be compliant with the constitutional principles such as the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. Statutorily, checkpoints in North Carolina are governed by...