by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 22, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
College is traditionally a time when young adults live away from home for what may be the first time. It is not uncommon for students to make mistakes and try things they might not have previously taken part in. Three young men in North Carolina who were recently... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 20, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
A woman was arrested recently after a tragic incident occurred in Belmont. The North Carolina woman was involved in a fatal accident in which she is accused of hitting and killing an elderly woman. The investigating officers hypothesize that the crash occurred because... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
A North Carolina couple west of Raleigh was not long ago convicted of poaching as part of their participation in a reality TV show filmed in Nebraska. The husband and wife have since returned to Hendersonville, where they will serve probation that includes a ban on... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 11, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
As many readers know, the trial of Amanda Hayes is being broadcast live on Raleigh’s WRAL. The 41-year-old is accused of murder in the death of her husband’s ex-girlfriend, Laura Ackerson. You might recall that her husband, Grant Hayes, was convicted last year and... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 6, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
A North Carolina newspaper reports that a dozen alleged gang members southwest of Raleigh were recently arrested on wide variety of charges. The 62 total allegations include attempted murder, armed robbery, criminal sexual conduct, weapons violations, carjacking and...