The First Bank at 1724 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, was robbed Wednesday. A man with a black handgun demanded cash, and left on foot. Police are seeking the suspect. If …
Criminal Sentencing in North Carolina
Sentencing is the first, middle and end of all criminal cases. Defendants want to know what punishment they face, then what can be done to change it, and finally, what’s …
Same Sex Marriage and Domestic Violence Holds
North Carolina General Statute 15A-534.1 states that only a judge, not a magistrate judge, may set bond in a domestic violence case within the first 48 hours after arrest. The …
Same Man Accused of Robbing Two Locations
Robberies in both High Point and Lexington are believed to have been committed by the same person. The Rushco convenience store at 1701 Cotton Grove Road was robbed on Oct. …
DWI Update on November 12th
Join attorney Chad Garrett on November 12th, 2014, for a Live Webcast updating the current state of DWI law. Part of the NC Bar Association‘s Author’s Webcast series, Chad will …
New Case Regarding DWI Blood Test Without Following the Proper Statutory Authority
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has decided another case against the rights of a defendant to refuse a blood test. State v. Shepley, ___N.C. App. ____, (Nov. 4, 2014), …
Cover Design for Chad Garrett New Book, “ABCs of Criminal Law” Due Soon
Have a great idea for a book cover? Attorney Chad Garrett’s new book, “The ABCs of Criminal Law,” is currently undergoing final revisions. If you have any ideas regarding the …
New North Carolina Court of Appeals Case Regarding Continuances
The Court of Appeals decided November 4th, 2014 a case regarding continuance motions. State v. Blow, ____ N.C. App. ____ (Nov. 4, 2014). The court upheld the trial court’s denial …
Attorneys Chad Garrett and Jessica Culver Publish “ABCs of DWI” Update
Top rated DWI attorneys Chad Garrett and Jessica Culver have worked together to publish an update to the NC Bar Association’s best selling “ABCs of DWI” book. The update is …
Randolph County Man Arrested for Breaking and Entering and Kidnapping
Jason Andrew Routh, age 30, was charged by Randolph County Law Enforcement Officials charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree kidnapping, robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony larceny of motor vehicle, misdemeanor …