Court of Appeals Rules That Consent to Search Backpack, Given after Repeated Requests, Was Not Voluntary

Published for NC Criminal Law on October 16, 2023.

Last month, the Court of Appeals ruled that police coerced a suspect into agreeing to let them search his backpack. Many of the traditional hallmarks of coercion, such as threatening language or the brandishing of weapons, were absent in this case, making it noteworthy for officers, prosecutors, and defense attorneys alike. The case is State ... Read more

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