by Michelle Sparrow | Dec 3, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Sex Crimes
Sex-related crimes are difficult to fight in court and, as such, those who are charged with these types of crimes, in North Carolina or elsewhere, may have a feeling of hopelessness. There is no question, accusations such as rape or sexual assault deserve proper... by Michelle Sparrow | Nov 26, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Sex Crimes
A man who is well known in his community is facing charges that seem unthinkable. A well-liked and respected youth leader at the Unity United Methodist Church in Salisbury has been arrested and is facing statutory rape and other sex crime charges involving minors. As... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 17, 2014 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
A man who has retired from a teaching career is set to face life in prison. The man, who was an elementary school teacher, was found guilty of dozens of charges stemming from the sexual molestation of students at the school where he taught. In total, the North... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 28, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
North Carolina’s sentencing laws became significantly stricter in 1994. Before then, people convicted of serious crimes such as murder could lower their sentences with good behavior. Life sentences could last no longer than 80 years, and then some prison... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 9, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
As we discussed earlier, the U.S. prison population has fallen three years in a row. This third year makes the trend statistically significant in the eyes of some analysts. From 2011 to 2012, the prison population declined by more than 25,000 people. Remarkably, more...