by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 11, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
Laura was killed last July when a drunk driver slammed into the car carrying the 17-year-old and two friends. The driver had three DWI convictions already. The accident sparked a good deal of discussion about North Carolina’s continuous alcohol monitoring... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 8, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
Bills are making their way through the North Carolina General Assembly that could make it a crime to use a handheld mobile phone while driving. The bill specifically excludes hands-free phone use but does encompass texting and smart phone web access. Penalties include... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 5, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
In a bizarre case of a carjacking leading to serious drug charges for the carjacking victims, 170 pounds of marijuana were seized from a vehicle on its way from Utah to North Carolina. The carjacking and marijuana seizure occurred in Wyoming. One of the carjackers and... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 2, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The Associated Press recently reviewed North Carolina court records to see how enforcement of the texting ban is going. The ban became effective in December of 2009, and the AP reports that police have issued citations to more than 1,200 drivers. Like most of the... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 31, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
Authorities across the country are concerned about a new trend among teens: snorting “fake” bath salts. With the recent ban on the chemicals used to make “fake” marijuana, experts say that drug manufacturers have found another way to make money...