by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 22, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released data this past week indicating that student crime is on the rise statewide, generally from the use of alcohol and drugs while on a public campus. According to law enforcement officers, students are more... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
North Carolina will host the Democratic National Convention in September, and the Charlotte City Council does not want to leave anything to chance. Earlier this week, the council approved amendments to ordinances that give police greater power and restrict... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 19, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
In North Carolina, it is a crime to strike an emergency room nurse or doctor. Depending on the harm inflicted, an offender can be charged with misdemeanor or felony assault. While it makes sense to arrest someone who intentionally attacks a nurse for criminal... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 30, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are continuing our discussion of a recent court ruling, in another state, regarding eyewitness identifications. The defendant in the case was convicted of reckless manslaughter, aggravated assault and weapons possession charges, even though the eyewitness told the... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 26, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
While North Carolina sits out Hurricane Irene, we will turn our attention to the problems with eyewitness identification. Anyone who watches television is familiar with the scenario: The victim’s neighbor is on the stand. The prosecutor asks if she saw the man...