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November 19, 2012

Identity Theft

Jessica Smith

Every year the Federal Trade Commission releases a list of top consumer complaints received by the agency. In 2012–for the 12th year in a row–identity theft complaints topped the list. […]

November 16, 2012

News Roundup

Jeff Welty

Last night, I attended the annual awards dinner for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section. It was fantastic and inspiring, as it is every year. Congratulations to long-time […]

November 9, 2012

News Roundup

Jeff Welty

Everyone knows the headline results from Tuesday: President Obama was re-elected; Pat McCrory will be the next governor; Republicans control the General Assembly; and Justice Newby narrowly retained his seat. […]

November 7, 2012

Note Taking by Jurors

Jessica Smith

The N.C. AOC’s website indicates that the current pay rate for jurors in North Carolina is $12 for the first day of service, $20 for days two through five; and […]

November 6, 2012

Election Day

Jeff Welty

It’s election day, and the various national and state contests have potentially significant implications for criminal law. My rundown of the top races and issues is below, but please weigh […]

November 2, 2012

News Roundup

Jeff Welty

Congratulations to my colleague John Rubin, who was just named the Albert Coates Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government. It’s a well-deserved permanent chaired professorship for John, who has […]

October 26, 2012

News Roundup

Jeff Welty

In Italy, six scientists have been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison for failing to predict an earthquake. Seriously. In other news: The National Association of […]

October 19, 2012

News Roundup

Jeff Welty

In Durham, a man who shot at police during a traffic stop, and who was also served with warrants for first-degree sexual offense and other crimes, was given a total […]

October 15, 2012

When the Defendant Is an Animal

Jeff Welty

As Jessie noted in a previous post, when a prosecutor is making his or her closing argument, “caution should be exercised with regard to all comparisons between the defendant and […]