Recently a Statutory rape charge I had with a client was brought up in an article, which I have posted below. My client, while reaching a reduced plea of indecent liberties with a minor, fell victim to the strict nature of this law. There is very little maneuvering for defenses to a statutory rape claim, […]...
Read MoreA Lincoln County NC woman was arrested today for felony child abuse after she took her 2 year old to the emergency room with a broken femur. WCNC.com had the report and stated that the authorities led to the arrest due to inconsistencies with the mothers story as well as a polygraph test. Eventually the […]...
Read MoreIt is hard to turn on the news or read a newspaper article without something regarding school shootings. This past weekend there was a shooting at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. This is just another example of the safety concerns regarding schools and the increased violence in this country. The increased use of weapons, especially […]...
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