My question involves civil rights in the State of: North Carolina.


I was at a friends house when they received a noise complaint. The police claimed they smelled marijuana smoke, but had no warrant to search. They were continually stepping one foot inside the apartment and looking around. I assume so they could spot something illegal and enter without a warrant. I stepped outside, told them to stop, and reached for the door handle. An officer grabbed me and shoved me against a railing so that they could continue. At this point I informed the renters they should not talk to the officers and demand a warrant. At this point I was arrested and charged with resisting an officer.

I did not touch an officer, and was in no way forceful. I even presented myself for the cuffs. The police were allowed into the apartment after I was arrested and found no marijuana or paraphernalia. No one else was charged with anything. I was never read my rights, but I was not questioned later.


Should I fight this in court?