by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 16, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
Assault charges have been filed against the son of current U.S. Senator Rand Paul in connection with an incident that took place recently in the airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to local news sources, the 19-year-old man was arrested early this month... by Michelle Sparrow | Dec 14, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
In March 2011, the nation was riveted as the story of a horrific tour bus accident unfolded. The passengers were returning from an all-night gambling outing when the driver apparently dozed off at the wheel. The bus swerved, hit the guardrail, toppled onto its side... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 15, 2012 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
North Carolina is not alone in dealing with wrongful convictions. A man in a different state who was accused of rape in 1982 was convicted of being a serial rapist and sent to prison. After he had spent 24 years behind bars, he was exonerated. DNA evidence proved he... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 27, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
A sweeping dragnet by the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of North Carolina together with local police resulted in a total of 152 arrests July 17-19. The officers were armed with 202 warrants, and the arrests were for offenses ranging from robbery to drug and... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 23, 2012 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
A heated battle over a plan to build a baseball field for disabled children has resulted in criminal charges being filed against one man involved in the dispute. Police filed assault charges against a 48-year-old man who allegedly attacked a woman who was telling...