by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 14, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
When the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned last summer, a handful of bills concerning ignition interlock devices were pending, and they may or may not be picked up when legislators reconvene next month. Until a stricter interlock law passes, the state will... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are talking about a case that made headlines last week. The story raises questions about the use of deadly force in defense of self or others. Deadly force used against an intruder into a home is justifiable under the “Castle Doctrine,” a legal defense... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 5, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
The Internet has been awash with stories this week about the woman who shot and killed a man who broke into her mobile home. What makes the story unusual is that the woman, huddled in her bedroom with her baby, first called 911 to see if shooting the intruder would be...