…minimum commitment is roughly 180 days. That exceeds the longest maximum adult penalty for a misdemeanor in prior conviction level III, which is 150 days. Therefore, any commitment beyond the…
…the degrees of burglary and arson explicitly incorporate the common law. See N.C.G.S. §§ 14-51 (“burglary as defined at the common law”), 14-58 (“arson as defined at the common law”)….
Regular readers of this blog know that bail reform has been a hot topic in criminal law. Jessie has posted about the Criminal Justice Innovation Lab’s ongoing collaborations with several…
…district court denied the motion, finding that the defendant lacked standing to challenge the law enforcement entry onto the property. While the defendant presented evidence from his cousin at suppression…
…law school, and you’ll live like a law student when you’re a lawyer”? Finally, a request. Appearing on the ABA’s Blawg 100 list of top legal blogs has become my…
…these laws, or that the laws are found within the criminal law chapter of the North Carolina General Statutes, also did not change the analysis about whether the laws were…
…Carolina Criminal Law Blog, has been tirelessly pursuing a listing on the ABA’s Blawg 100 list of top legal blogs. It’s time again to wade into that fraught endeavor, and…
…death penalty. The Los Angeles Times, in an editorial here, claims that California could save about $60 million per year by eliminating the death penalty. California’s death row is more…
…criminal case concerning the campaign finance laws, as discussed here:http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2011/10/27/charges-against-edwards-survive-motions-to-dismiss/ 3. Superior Court Judge Abe Jones ruled that man convicted of multiple felonies many years ago has a Second Amendment…
…expressed hesitation in imposing the death sentence. The Court first explored the caselaw in this area, noting a prospective juror cannot be excused for general objections to the death penalty,…
