by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 17, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We’ve been discussing a criminal case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court last week. The incident that gave rise to the case didn’t happen in North Carolina, but, as with most Supreme Court cases, the decision will certainly affect how the state’s... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We’re continuing our discussion of a case that was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. The question is whether a jail is allowed under the Fourth Amendment to conduct a strip search of every individual arrested for any minor offense without... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 12, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a number of criminal cases during the 2011-2012 term. One case in particular has attracted the attention of states’ attorneys general and criminal defense attorneys — on opposite sides. The case is about strip searches in... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 19, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
In North Carolina, it is a crime to strike an emergency room nurse or doctor. Depending on the harm inflicted, an offender can be charged with misdemeanor or felony assault. While it makes sense to arrest someone who intentionally attacks a nurse for criminal... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 16, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are close to wrapping up our discussion of how jails and prisons are dealing with the mentally ill. Anyone involved with the criminal justice system — either defense or prosecution — is aware that the number of inmates with mental illness has increased...