Category: Criminal Defense
According to poll results released in May 2017, 80% of North Carolinians want medical marijuana legalized. Support was strong from both sides of the political fence, with 83% of Democrats and 73% of Republicans approving of the idea. Millennials – individuals born in 1981 or later – were its staunchest supporters…
Jordan Edwards, 15 years old, was killed by a police officer on Saturday, April 29 in Balch Springs, Texas. The police’s account of that night was that there was party where underage drinking was happening. Gun shots were heard and because a car of teenagers was driving towards the police…
If a witness refuses to talk to a district attorney, the law gives prosecutors a way to compel these witnesses to show up through the issuance of a subpoena. However, before the judge can issue a subpoena, the prosecutors must first present a convincing argument that the witness’s testimony is…
Since exploding onto the music scene back in 2009, Canadian singer/songwriter Justin Bieber has amassed a following of epic proportions. His global fandom is clearly reflected in the numerous online sites and communities dedicated to keeping up with, promoting and sharing details of his every move both on and off…
Every year, thousands of North Carolina’s teenagers enter into the adult criminal court system. As a Raleigh criminal lawyer, I can tell you that I see it every single day. In North Carolina, kids who are 16 and 17 years old charged with criminal offenses are treated as adults, they go…
Heroin continues to dominate the news, thanks to overdoses that seem to occur every day in every region of the country. Deadly synthetic drugs seem to be everywhere a person turns, and states continue to debate the legalization of marijuana, with many already having taken this step. While drugs seem…
Just before Barack Obama officially ended his term as President, he signed the commutation or reduction of sentences for hundreds of convicts for non-violent drug offenses. This final act of his Presidency brings the total of reduced sentences to 1,385. For families and their loved ones, this act means finally…
Chicago and other major cities remain in the news as they continue to struggle with high murder rates. In fact, the city of Chicago has witnessed a 50 percent increase in its murder rate during a one-year period, and this area is not alone. Thankfully, cities across America are seeing…
Understanding the Complexities of Sexual Abuse Defenses Although abhorrent to most people, sexual abuse is a reality that must be faced and dealt with in our society. Individuals charged with any type of sexual abuse will often face difficulties in defending themselves, as society tends to view these crimes as…
Teenagers the world over make terrible decisions every day; bad decisions like not doing homework, texting while driving and who they date, and with whom they engage in sexual activity. Many will say, what’s the big deal? Kids will be kids and everyone makes dumb decisions when they are young….
