by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 30, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
We want to take a quick break from our discussion of gambling laws and “Bones,” to talk about a couple of bills being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly. The General Assembly has a deadline of sorts today: “Crossover Day.” After... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 25, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Misdemeanors
A friend called to say that our series of posts about sports gambling was timely. Apparently a recent episode of “Bones” ended with — SPOILER ALERT! — Agent Booth, a recovering gambling addict, placing a bet on the Cardinals or some other... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 23, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Misdemeanors
Evidence is a key factor in many criminal cases. Witness testimony is a key factor in others. However, it was grammar that was a primary factor in a recent weapons charges case heard by a North Carolina appeals court. The case, reported on by the Associated Press,... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 20, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Misdemeanors
When Congress passed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 1992, major league baseball was still reeling from revelations that Pete Rose, a hero to many, had been placing bets on games in which he participated. His penalty was a lifetime ban from the... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 17, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Misdemeanors
One of the reasons we are talking about sports gambling actually harkens back to the passage of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act: Baseball legend Pete Rose turned 74 this week. He has been banned from baseball for 26 years, and there is growing...