by Michelle Sparrow | May 5, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
We are talking about forensic evidence and just how reliable it is. In Raleigh and every other city in the country, just a tiny piece of forensic evidence can lead to or clear criminal charges. The term “forensic evidence” carries a good deal of weight,... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 23, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
The 1970 case of Jeffrey MacDonald and the murders of his family garnered national attention, perhaps because they came close on the heels of the Manson Family murders. MacDonald, an Army doctor stationed in North Carolina, is serving three life sentences right now... by Michelle Sparrow | Dec 10, 2010 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
In our last post, we were discussing the progress made by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s efforts to implement changes promised by leadership following an investigative news story and an audit last summer. It will come as no surprise to many... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 6, 2010 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
North Carolina defense attorneys and prosecutors were stunned this week when Colorado law enforcement officers announced they were reopening the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation. The six year old was killed in 1996. Reports are that the investigation will include...