by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 28, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
With the Fourth of July, as with every holiday, comes the North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s Operation Firecracker: Booze It or Lose It campaign. From Friday, June 28, through Sunday, July 7, motorists throughout the state will encounter sobriety checkpoints... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 27, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Possession
A new bill that just passed both the North Carolina State House and Senate is surprisingly beneficial to both law enforcement officials and suspects potentially facing drug charges. House Bill 850 was passed earlier this month and, in a nutshell, will authorize law... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 21, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
What’s the old saying? Never talk religion or politics at the dinner table? A case, not from North Carolina, may inspire a quick tweak to the rule: Never talk religion and the justice system at the dinner table. For the members of one couple’s community,... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 19, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
The parents of an 8-month-old prayed for their child when he was suffering from pneumonia, but their prayers were not answered. A few months after his death, the couple is now praying that they can return to their other children and continue to live according to their... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 13, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
Local news outlets reported that a recent Raleigh car accident resulted in surprising charges against the driver. The most serious charge reported was child abuse; the driver had his three children, all under age 16, with him in the car. Police placed the driver under...