by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The American Bar Association has passed a new resolution calling for criminal defense lawyers to use a holistic approach with their clients. The resolution follows the release of an ABA report on recidivism rates of convicted criminals. In North Carolina, anyone who... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 29, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue signed several bills into law earlier this month that the state’s criminal defense attorneys have been following. The new laws will change penalties, for the most part. One new crime also enters the books. One of the most... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
As the General Assembly hands the Racial Justice Act bill over to the governor, the North Carolina House could be debating another bill that would radically change the state’s pretrial release programs. The bill’s sponsors claim the programs are...