by Michelle Sparrow | May 9, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Theft Crimes
If you’ve ever played the lottery in North Carolina, then the price you paid for a ticket went to fund the state’s education system. That is, unless you played without paying for a ticket. A young woman in Raleigh is accused of just that. Authorities claim... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 31, 2013 | Assault, Criminal Law Blog
People who are accused of assault may be tempted to sit down immediately with the police, who are asking a series of thoughtful questions, and explain what happened. This is a natural inclination for some, but it is also important to remember the right to remain... by Michelle Sparrow | Dec 2, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Possession
Drug charges can vary widely in their prescribed sentencing. From a nonviolent possession crime that carries a fine and possible rehabilitation courses to a serious felony accompanied by decades in jail, the penal system features a graduated sentencing system based... 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 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,...