NC State Bar v. Sheffield: trust account mismanagement, abandoning a client without withdrawal, and ignoring Bar notices each cost one Durham attorney his license for three years.
The Fourth Circuit vacated a 120-month sentence in United States v. Revels, ruling that the Guidelines cross-reference requires specific findings connecting the right firearm to the right conduct.
In re Kimble: NC Supreme Court censures a district court judge for a Level One DWI with a .23 BAC and his daughter in the car. What the case means for professional license defense.
Iryna’s Law pushed Wake County’s jail past capacity and reversed the presumption of release. Here is what that means for your first bond hearing.
NC State Bar v. Mulligan shows why trust account misuse—even with intent to repay—can lead to attorney discipline and criminal embezzlement exposure in North Carolina.
Withdrawing a guilty plea is far harder after sentencing. How Motions for Appropriate Relief work in North Carolina, and why most fail.
NC Court of Appeals vacates deputy’s convictions for contributing to abuse of a juvenile and failing to discharge duties, finding the State failed to prove statutory elements.
The Supreme Court’s Chatrie v. United States ruling holds police need a warrant to obtain geofence cell-phone location data. What it means for defendants.
Forensic genetic genealogy identified a man missing 26 years. The same method builds cold case prosecutions. What NC defense lawyers should demand in discovery.
USA Gymnastics terminates GAGE’s club membership after SafeSport suspensions of founder Al Fong. What coaches and athletes should know about the process.
