by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 27, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Homicide
When a reporter from North Carolina’s WRAL-TV sat down with Daniel Green in 1998, five years had passed since authorities had found the body of basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s father, and three years had passed since Green and another man were... by Michelle Sparrow | Apr 9, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Crimes
Drug offenses are some of the most commonly prosecuted crimes, both in South Carolina and throughout the United States. However, while drug cases are common, they are rarely simple. When large quantities of illegal drugs are at issue, drug charges are often... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 1, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
A 55-year-old man has been accused by police of involvement in a series of crimes that targeted elderly residents in the Raleigh area. The first of the robberies and assaults occurred in August 2012; since then, more victims have turned up in Raleigh, Cary and Apex.... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 24, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Theft Crimes
While some areas in North Carolina saw a decline in crime rates for 2012, other areas saw an increase of fewer than three percent, fueled by an increase in robberies and aggravated assaults. The Charlotte police department reported that there were 1,798 robberies in... by Michelle Sparrow | Nov 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Blog
Robbery does not necessarily have to involve the taking of money. It can also include the taking of personal property or other articles of value. In some cases, both money and property are involved. In a recent Raleigh robbery case, for example, authorities have...