Greensboro Criminal Defense Attorney: Off Duty Officers and Authority.

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Jason Aycoth, Criminal Defense, Felony Charges, State and Federal Court
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The North Carolina Criminal Law Blog notes that a new case implicates law enforcement officers’ authority when off-duty.

The issue was addressed in State v. Capps, North Carolina Supreme Court.

The rule of the case is that on officer who is off-duty is still an officer and has the authority to, among other things, search, arrest and seize. There is no distinction, the Court ruled, between an officer’s on- or off-duty status, said Greensboro Criminal Defense attorney.

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Jason Aycoth

Criminal Defense, Felony Charges, State and Federal Court

Jason handles criminal cases in state and federal court across North Carolina. He has served as Editor of the True Bill and was Commencement Speaker at Elon Law School's graduation.

  • Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Elected member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Selected to present the Wade M. Smith Award for Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in North Carolina
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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.