by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Sparrow, defines expungement and explains how it works in North Carolina, particularly for certain types of felonies. You have been accused of a criminal offense. You hire an attorney, you go to court and triumphantly win... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 4, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Theft Crimes
An unwitting North Carolina teenager’s errand to get gas recently turned into a three-day jail stint. His crime? There wasn’t one; he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The teenager suddenly found himself being rounded up with a group of... by Michelle Sparrow | Sep 6, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
North Carolina’s Department of Justice released a report yesterday showing that the state’s crime rate continues to decline. Not every type of crime has declined, however, and certain areas of the state continue to have relatively high rates. The... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
Getting arrested or charged with a crime in North Carolina can have serious consequences, even if you are found not guilty. Just being charged or arrested on suspicion of committing a crime can prevent you from getting the job or apartment you want. That’s... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 9, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
A law went into effect on Dec. 1, 2012, that should have a positive impact on many North Carolina residents who were convicted of certain nonviolent crimes years ago. Until recently, their criminal records have affected their job prospects, their applications for car...