Must Officers Now Arrest, Rather Than Cite, for Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession?

Published for NC Criminal Law on October 07, 2015.

This session, the General Assembly made some changes to the statute governing the fingerprinting of criminal defendants. Inside and outside the School of Government, people are divided about whether the statute now requires officers to arrest, rather than cite, individuals for misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses. Before this session. Until this legislative session, G.S. 15A-502(a) generally ... Read more

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