by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 10, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
An undercover investigation has led to the arrest of a North Carolina man. The 34-year-old is accused of transporting large amounts of crack cocaine and heroin into various counties throughout the Piedmont area. He faces 35 drug charges in all, many which include... 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 | Nov 25, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
We see it over and over while perusing Raleigh’s News & Observer: stories of legal troubles and criminal charges beginning with a traffic stop. A recent example began on Interstate 440 where a Garner, North Carolina, man was pulled over. Wake County... 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...