by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 18, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We have referred to the television show “NCIS” before, especially with regard to forensic evidence. The show came to mind again when we read about a report released this week by the American Civil Liberties Union. In particular, we thought of all the times... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 10, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
A Wilson man fled a traffic stop earlier this week and then physically resisted deputies who tried to detain him, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Department. Discussing this story provides a good chance for us to remind everyone in Durham and Raleigh that... by Michelle Sparrow | May 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
Sunday, May 20, marks the beginning of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s annual Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign. For one week on either side of Memorial Day, law enforcement will be on high alert for seat belt... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
If you are arrested for a violent crime in North Carolina that you did not commit, what are the chances you will be convicted anyway? A new study funded by the federal government and conducted by university researchers has identified 10 factors that wrongful... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are talking about a study of common factors in erroneous convictions. The researchers looked at data from the years 1980 to 2012 and identified 460 cases that resulted in wrongful convictions, acquittals or dismissals. Their analysis of those cases revealed 10...