Changing Charges after State v. Bryant
Brittany Bryant was charged with misdemeanor larceny for allegedly stealing acne toner and towelettes valued at $14.94 of from a Wal-Mart in Raleigh. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge […]
Case Summaries–Fourth Circuit Decisions (Sept. 2019)
This post summarizes published decisions from the Fourth Circuit of interest to state practitioners from September, 2019.
Trespass and Public Buildings
A person commits first-degree trespass when he or she “without authorization . . . enters or remains . . . in a building of another.” G.S. 14-159.12(a). But aren’t members […]
News Roundup
As WRAL reports, former state congressman and state Republican Party chairman Robin Hayes pleaded guilty in federal court this week to lying to the FBI during a bribery investigation involving […]
The Past, Present, and Future of the NC Racial Equity Network
Five years ago, the UNC School of Government published a unique manual, Raising Issues of Race in North Carolina Criminal Cases, as part of our Defender Manual Series. Supported by […]
Case Summaries: 9/27/19 and 10/1/19
This post provides summaries of the published criminal opinions issued by the North Carolina Supreme Court on September 27, 2019, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals on October 1, […]
A Quarter-Century of Structured Sentencing
The governor has proclaimed today, October 1, 2019, as Structured Sentencing Day. It has been 25 years since North Carolina’s primary sentencing law for felonies and misdemeanors came into effect. […]
Comparing the Role Victims Play in Criminal Court: Mexico vs. North Carolina
Two years ago, I wrote about training prosecutors, forensic experts, and investigative police in Mexico. I’ve been back a couple of times since, including last week. Each time I learn […]
News Roundup
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced this week that it will temporarily suspend operations at three prisons to alleviate high staff vacancy rates and enhance safety and security […]
Crimes Covered under the New Victims’ Rights Law
Which crimes are covered under the new victims’ rights amendment and its implementing statute?