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... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 11, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
A Durham teen ended his weekend with a night in jail and an early Monday court appearance. The 18-year-old faces both felony and misdemeanor charges as well as citations for multiple traffic violations. The events that led to his arrest unfolded in a matter of... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 7, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
With Memorial Day behind us and the last day of school just around the corner, North Carolina residents are in the mood for summer fun. Because summer fun often includes boating on the lakes or the Intercoastal Waterway, it is time for us to remind everyone of the...