by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 29, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
If you are an average Raleigh driver, you probably follow the rules and pay attention to traffic signs and speed limits. During your driving lifetime, you may never be pulled over for driving while intoxicated, but you may get a ticket for a moving violation. Maybe... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 27, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
Jury selection was complete and opening statements were ready in a Fayetteville courtroom this week when the proceedings came to a temporary standstill. The judge ordered that the mental state of the defendant be evaluated by professionals before the trial got... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 26, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
A Wake County Superior Court judge ruled this week that a husband and wife charged with murder will have separate trials. Both attorneys and the district attorney’s office had initially agreed to one trial for both defendants. In early April, though, the... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 20, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Theft Crimes
People make mistakes every day. Unfortunately, some of these mistakes can end up haunting a person long after the matter has been settled. This can be especially true when it comes to criminal offenses. A person who has a criminal record can find it very difficult to... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 19, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
We are continuing our discussion of the United States Supreme Court opinion in a drunk driving case. The question for the court was whether the police could obtain a blood sample from a suspect even if the suspect has not consented to the test. The court’s...