by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 30, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
A week ago, Raleigh news outlets were filled with stories about the five North Carolina State Fair goers injured in a ride accident. Now, outlets are carrying the story of the arrest of the 46-year-old ride operator on three felony charges of assault with a deadly... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 31, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
People who are accused of assault may be tempted to sit down immediately with the police, who are asking a series of thoughtful questions, and explain what happened. This is a natural inclination for some, but it is also important to remember the right to remain... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 30, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
Another North Carolina man’s fate is turning on the complex application of the state’s changing laws. The situation arises from an assault for which the man was convicted approximately 22 years ago. Unfortunately, the victim’s death many years later... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 10, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
A Wilson man fled a traffic stop earlier this week and then physically resisted deputies who tried to detain him, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Department. Discussing this story provides a good chance for us to remind everyone in Durham and Raleigh that... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 1, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
A 55-year-old man has been accused by police of involvement in a series of crimes that targeted elderly residents in the Raleigh area. The first of the robberies and assaults occurred in August 2012; since then, more victims have turned up in Raleigh, Cary and Apex....