by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 31, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
People who are accused of assault may be tempted to sit down immediately with the police, who are asking a series of thoughtful questions, and explain what happened. This is a natural inclination for some, but it is also important to remember the right to remain... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 30, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
Another North Carolina man’s fate is turning on the complex application of the state’s changing laws. The situation arises from an assault for which the man was convicted approximately 22 years ago. Unfortunately, the victim’s death many years later... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 29, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
Today we bring you another story of a North Carolina man held in prison too long, but for a different reason. Amazingly, after 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, the man says that he does not hold grudges. He has chosen a positive path, including... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 28, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
North Carolina’s sentencing laws became significantly stricter in 1994. Before then, people convicted of serious crimes such as murder could lower their sentences with good behavior. Life sentences could last no longer than 80 years, and then some prison... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 24, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
A 2009 Supreme Court ruling has had a significant impact on how some North Carolina criminal matters are processed. The case,Melendez-Diaz vs. Massachusetts, requires lab technicians to present evidence in court, rather than by affidavit, in certain criminal trials....