The former mayor of Charlotte was sentenced Tuesday to nearly four years in prison in a federal corruption case. Patrick Cannon had previously resigned.
Domestic Violence Event Sponsored by Greensboro Police Department
Thursday, the Greensboro Police Department will host an event to help those in violent relationships. Bettye Young-Stewart, a mediator and trainer in conflict resolution, will lead the event. Local Domestic …
NC SBI Reports Decline in Crime Rate
The NC SBI has released a report stating that NC’s crime rate was lower in 2013 that in the preceding 40 years. According to their press release, crime overall decreased …
GARRETT, WALKER AND AYCOTH EXPANDING TO NEW OFFICE (JUST TWO DOORS DOWN!)
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth are proud to announce that they are once again expanding their practice, and moving into a brand new office! The office, located just two doors down …
Surprising Tickets That Can Revoke Your NC Drivers License
This is not an exhaustive list, but rather highlights as reminders (see the “ABCs of Traffic Law” by author Chad Garrett for a complete list). Are you surprised by many …
Man Shot and Killed at Nightclub in Greensboro
Kenon Alrease Wall, 29, was shot and killed at the Magic Gentleman’s Club, 2216 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A dispute led to shots being fired around 4 a.m. The …
Immigration and Collateral Consequences Beyond Court for Traffic Offenses
We often forget that many traffic offenses are also criminal offenses, and may have collateral consequences beyond the courthouse. Immigration consequences are one of those collateral consequences. The law is …
Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Criminal Fraud Charges
Erica Parsons is sadly still missing. However, her mother pled guilty to Federal Criminal charges yesterday. She pled to Conspiracy to Defraud the Government, Mail Fraud, Aiding in the Preparation …
Child Porn on Computer Lands Man $1 Million Bond
A search warrant of a man’s home, executed on September 9, confiscated dozens of computers and other electronic devices. After searching these devices the Crimes Against Children Task Force charged …
New Charges Will Double A Bond
A troubling trend has emerged with the increased influence of bondsmen on our legislature. The modified N.C.G.S. 15A-535 is a dangerous new authority. If a person is on pre-trial release …