by Michelle Sparrow | May 28, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
North Carolina residents who are facing drug charges should not make light of the accusations. Drug offenses bring on serious consequences, including hefty fines and jail time. Earlier this month, Wake County deputies arrested a 25-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman... by Michelle Sparrow | May 24, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
According to the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” every time a bell rings, an angel gets his (or her) wings. Nowadays, we have our own version of the adage: Every time a holiday rolls around, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol sets up a DWI... by Michelle Sparrow | May 22, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
There is some comfort in knowing that others have made the same mistake you have made, but we would add that it depends on the mistake. There is, for example, little comfort in knowing that others have made the same very big, life-altering mistake you have made. In... by Michelle Sparrow | May 16, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
North Carolina has grappled with some tough criminal justice issues over the past few years. The enactment and repeal of the Racial Justice Act and the State Bureau of Investigation crime lab scandal top the list, but there have been other issues. It is with a mix of... by Michelle Sparrow | May 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are returning to the story about the former North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation employee and his lawsuit alleging the SBI fired him without cause. Duane Deaver, a crime lab analyst, claimed that he was merely a scapegoat for the agency after the...