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 | Oct 28, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
We were talking about a recent decision handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. The case does not involve North Carolina directly, but the issue — the constitutionality of using an X-ray for a cavity search — is important to criminal... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 26, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled recently that a nonconsensual X-ray of a suspect’s abdomen did not violate his constitutional rights. The case was heard in the 1st Circuit, which does not include North Carolina. However, federal appeals courts often cite cases... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 5, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The headlines in North Carolina are filled with the state’s budget woes. The most recent proposal included serious cuts to public safety programs. Among the targeted areas are state prisons, and legislators are hoping the proposed cuts will dovetail with the...