by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 11, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are continuing our discussion of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could change the way jails operate across the country. Critics are astounded that the court upheld the 3rd U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that allowed jails to strip search incoming detainees... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 7, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
North Carolina’s defense attorneys and prosecutors alike were probably taken by surprise earlier this week when they learned the U.S. Supreme Court has decided that a detainee in a county jail may be subjected to a strip search regardless of the severity of the... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 4, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The national media has been focusing its attention on the fatal shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin by a man who claimed self-defense. While many of the facts are disputed and the shooter has not yet been charged, much of the debate has surrounded “stand your... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 1, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
In our March 21 post, we discussed a cellphone ban proposed by the Chapel Hill Town Council. The council had scheduled a vote for March 26 after deadlocking. This past week, the council adopted the proposal: Handheld or hands-free use of a cellphone while driving will... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 31, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
National concern about cyberbullying has prompted state policymakers to follow North Carolina’s lead by drafting laws prohibiting the practice. So far, five states have proposed laws designed to prohibit electronic harassment. The regulations are designed to...