by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 15, 2015 | Assault, Drunk Driving, Homicide, Misdemeanors
Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney, Michelle Sparrow, explains the various types of consequences for hit and run offenses in North Carolina. Under North Carolina law, a driver can be charged with a hit-and-run if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident along with... by Michelle Sparrow | Mar 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Earlier this week, a 17-year-old high school student pleaded guilty to charges related to an incident on a school bus. Her case illustrates a serious problem with the juvenile justice system as well as with the relationship between the Wake County school system and... 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 | May 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
Even prisoners need a chance to call home, but thanks to jail officials’ heartless decisions, few of these prisoners may have had the opportunity to speak to their mothers on Mother’s Day this year. Inmates in North Carolina, whether jailed... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 17, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
The parents of a 31-year-old Durham man are not giving up on a dispute with the Raleigh Police Department. They believe their son is a “marked man,” even though the two misdemeanor charges against him have been dismissed. The family filed complaints with...