by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 20, 2019 | Violent Crimes
Domestic violence is defined by the state of North Carolina when a person commits physical, emotional, financial, or sexual abuse with someone they share a relationship with. Domestic violence is no laughing matter. If you are a victim of domestic violence, please... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 18, 2019 | Violent Crimes
Are you trapped in a toxic relationship? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xFtBmxSS8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Domestic Violence | Sparrow Law Firm (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xFtBmxSS8) If your relationship has taken a turn... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 13, 2015 | Assault, Criminal Defense, Misdemeanors, Violent Crimes
Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Sparrow, explains the various types of assault charges that could be prosecuted in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there are different types of assault crimes such as: Assault, Assault on a Female, Assault with a Deadly... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 16, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Violent Crimes
Comedian/satirist John Oliver opened an immense can of worms with his criticism of the American bail system. The segment garnered the attention of the Washington Post, Slate.com, Time magazine and other, perhaps less revered news outlets. Oliver explained the way bail... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 2, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Violent Crimes
Many people may not realize it, but an assault charge can end up impacting someone’s life for years to come. Not only are there the criminal consequences that can come from a conviction, but having a conviction on one’s record can limit housing, employment... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 27, 2015 | Violent Crimes
In 2011, we posted about two men found innocent of second-degree murder after they had served 10 years in prison. Their exonerations were the result of appeals to the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. What cleared them? What else? DNA. The first use of DNA...