Reality Check
I was on Facebook and came across a video a colleague of mine posted about a police officer’s meltdown over not being able to search a driver’s car after a traffic stop. I clicked on the link thinking, how bad can it be? See for yourself. <iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/wQUzapAzIac” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> As a criminal [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on January 17th, 2012 | Filed under criminal law, fourth amendment, General, traffic stop, unlawful search
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Strength Through Love
I attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast today in Charlotte. It was the first time I had attended the event. I was reminded of honoring the struggles of generations before that sat in, protested, marched, prayed and gathered so that we could make the progress we have been able to make over the [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on January 16th, 2012 | Filed under General, Politics
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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Strong Families
Father’s Day is probably one of the most under celebrated holidays. In recent years for me it has been one of the holidays I dread because of the void I feel because my father is no longer here. My father, Rev. John Ervin Trotman, Sr., passed away in 2008 and it was a gut wrenching [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on June 20th, 2011 | Filed under Child Custody, Family Law, General
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What Awaits Them?
On this Memorial Day, I have genuinely taken some time to reflect on how lucky we are to live in a country that is protected by so many brave men and women. I believe we as Americans do not take our freedom lightly. And even in wartime we are aware of the sacrifices that our [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on May 30th, 2011 | Filed under General, Politics
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The Pitfalls of Indigent Defense Funding Cuts
It is no secret that North Carolina is in budget crisis hell. The state legislature is faced with tough decisions regarding how to handle the cuts that must be made to balance the budget and keep government running smoothly. Indigent Defense has been a major area of debate for years, and the cuts to [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on May 22nd, 2011 | Filed under General
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Don’t make the mistake!
One thing that I have noticed lately, is that a number of potential clients and callers that have traffic tickets are being given legal advice that could be erroneous or detrimental a one’s driving history or insurance. Oftentimes, I am told by a caller that they received a traffic ticket and the Officer told them [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on April 22nd, 2010 | Filed under General
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My Excellent adventure at the (multiple) polls!
I have never been more excited about voting in a Presidential election. I thought that the excitement I felt in 2004 was the best thing yet. But the excitement generated by this election has been unprecedented and remarkable. And that has been true by the long lines and wait times for people trying to cast [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on October 30th, 2008 | Filed under Politics, Uncategorized
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What a start to the DNC Convention!
I have to say that I was brought to tears last night, not once, but twice. I had not really gotten caught up in the hype of the first day of the DNC Convention, although I knew I was going to stay up late to watch Michelle Obama’s speech. I was floored when I heard that [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on August 26th, 2008 | Filed under Politics
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Happy Barack Obama Day!
Today is a day that people of all races can be proud. I am so proud of the fact that this country is signaling “enough already” with the old style of politics and that people are ready for a new day. I am so impressed with Barack. He has met so many challenges as this [...]
Published by: Yolanda Trotman on June 4th, 2008 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Hello world!
Welcome to the new blog of Ms. Yolanda Trotman, Esq.
