by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The 2002 action film “Minority Report,” starring Tom Cruise, forwarded the idea of a future in which criminal activity was predicted in advance by computer programs, giving authorities the ability to seemingly prevent criminals’ acts before they were... by Michelle Sparrow | Dec 29, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The coming New Year brings with it many changes. Among them are the end of the current North Carolina governor’s term of office and the swearing in of her successor. For some who previously faced criminal charges, it also represents a traditional opportunity to... by Michelle Sparrow | Nov 9, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Theft Crimes
Even though people are supposed to assume that any person is innocent until proven guilty, there are just some people whom you would more naturally presume are innocent over others. An example of such a person is a nun. That being true, a notable case came up outside... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 22, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
When it comes to illegal trafficking, we usually think of drugs or guns. We are less likely to think of art. Yet, art crime is third on the U.S. Justice Department’s list of profitable criminal trades, estimated to be worth about $6 billion. The number of zeroes... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 8, 2012 | Criminal Defense
With a calendar filled with court dates, former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield said recently that he plans to get back into racing as soon as his legal troubles are resolved. Authorities in three North Carolina counties have charged Mayfield with a variety of crimes,...