by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 18, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Have you ever wondered why we treat many of our low-level criminal offenders so terribly? Many of the people who accused of these relatively minor offenses are often hit with some truly harsh penalties that make their lives very difficult. In fact, in some cases, the... by Michelle Sparrow | May 20, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Stories about drug conspiracies are common news items in North Carolina. Just recently, six men were charged by federal prosecutors in Charlotte with conspiracy to distribute marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Five of the six defendants face life in prison if convicted,... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 8, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
College can be an exciting and educational time in any student’s life. For many young people, it marks the first time they will be away from their parents and living on their own. It is very common for kids in this situation to take advantage of their new-found... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 18, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Our readers are, or at least should be, aware that officers don’t have free reign to investigate criminal activity. In fact, officers must always have some legally justifiable basis to stop and question a suspect, to stop a vehicle, to conduct a search, or to make an... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 31, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have been taking steps to reform sentences for certain drug crimes. Many observers believe that low-level, non-violent drug offenders have long been subject to federal sentences that are too stringent. As a result, there...