Consequences of a Criminal Conviction and Avenues for Relief
In this brief blog I want to announce updated editions of two much lengthier resources. One is my Guide to Relief from a Criminal Conviction, now updated to include legislation […]
April 23, 2024
What is the Maximum Commitment Period That Must be Noticed at Disposition in a Delinquency Case?
When the court issues an order of disposition committing a juvenile to a youth development center (YDC), that commitment is almost always required to be for an indefinite period of […]
April 19, 2024
News Roundup
The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president began this week in Manhattan. Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, based on allegations that he dishonestly […]
April 15, 2024
Statutory Rights to Appeal Orders in Delinquency Matters: What, When, Who, and Impact on Juvenile Court
The right to appeal an order in a delinquency matter is established in G.S. 7B-2602 (Right to appeal) and G.S. 7B-2603 (Right to appeal transfer decision). These statutes do not […]
April 12, 2024
News Roundup
Nationally, the biggest criminal law story this week was the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. They’re the parents of Ethan Crumbley, who was a student at Oxford High School […]
April 5, 2024
News Roundup
Reuters reports that threats against federal judges have substantially increased over the last several years. Threats deemed “serious” by the U.S. Marshals Service rose from 179 incidents in 2019 to […]
April 3, 2024
North Carolina 2024 Public Defender Expansion
In 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly approved funding to create eight new public defender districts. The eight new districts will cover twenty-two counties. Once they are in place, sixty […]
April 1, 2024
Are Prosecutors Entitled to Immunity When Advising Law Enforcement Officers?
Law enforcement officers frequently call on prosecutors for advice. Prosecutors generally see responding to such requests as part of their duties, as the North Carolina Constitution directs that District Attorneys […]
March 26, 2024
GiveUNC Is Today
Today is GiveUNC. According to the GiveUNC website, this is “a day when alumni, friends, faculty [and staff] and other Carolina supporters come together to support the causes they care […]
March 22, 2024
News Roundup
On Monday, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make it a crime to knowingly import, transport, buy, sell, manufacture, or possess a child sex doll. According to […]
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