by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 20, 2014 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
In November 2013, a woman claimed she was assaulted by an officer as he was taking her into custody. Yesterday, the Hickory police officer turned himself in to the Catawba County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office in response to a grand jury indictment. Released... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 8, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
According to Raleigh police, a misdemeanor crime by a woman led to a felony crime by a man. The chain of events began last month when a 23-year-old woman was accused by a department store loss-prevention officer of shoplifting. Law enforcement officials allege that... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 6, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
About 125 miles west of Raleigh lies the small town of Yadkinville. That is where a North Carolina woman was recently arrested and accused of fraud. Law enforcement officials say the 39-year-old temporarily worked for a Yadkinville man, defrauding him of more than... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 28, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Hundreds of cars flow through the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Lead Mine Road every day. But police stopped one vehicle yesterday at the North Raleigh junction and said they seized more than 15 pounds of cocaine and more than 8 ounces of heroin. The two men in... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
There is a wide variety of reasons why a Raleigh motorist might have their North Carolina driver’s license suspended or revoked. Some traffic offenses can result in a loss of driving privileges upon conviction. For instance, driving while impaired can result in...