by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 10, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
A Wilson man fled a traffic stop earlier this week and then physically resisted deputies who tried to detain him, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Department. Discussing this story provides a good chance for us to remind everyone in Durham and Raleigh that... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 5, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
Between state and local police and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, dozens of drivers of motor vehicles and boats have been arrested and ticketed for a variety of violations. And we still have a full weekend to go before the holiday is officially... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 1, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The North Carolina House has killed a proposal to increase the speed limit on highways and interstates. The Senate had approved the measure, but in the end members of the House seemed to heed the objections of safety advocates and to err on the side of caution. As... 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...