Category: Criminal Defense

One of the American values that we hold dear is the freedom of speech, as well as expression of that freedom. There are many who valiantly spend a lifetime pursuing passions that they hold dear. In some cases, experiencing this freedom is defined as “activism.” According to Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the definition of activism is “a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue.”

 

This past week, in what appeared to be an act of such a passion, a [...]

If you are facing a marijuana possession charge, you will want to make sure that you have the best legal defense team possible. Even a minor possession charge can have serious consequences in the state of North Carolina, so you will want to mount a defense that will help you to avoid any future repercussions. One of the most important questions that your criminal lawyer in High Point will want to have answered is whether the police had sufficient cause to search for the marijuana in the first place, and if so, did [...]

A licensed insurance agent was indicted by a federal grand jury in Greensboro last week on criminal charges of mail fraud, making false statements to insurance examiners, and making false entries into the books of an insurance business. Following his arrest, he bonded out of jail with the assistance of his Greensboro criminal defense attorney on a $10,000 bond.

Criminal investigators allege that the agent misled clients into thinking that they were investing in various CDs and annuities, but that he was actually pocketing the money for his own personal use. The investigators [...]

The trial of former Senator John Edwards on corruption charges has focused national attention on Greensboro, NC. This week, an attorney for Virginia heiress Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, who gave a total of $725,000 to Edwards, and whose money is at the root of the criminal charges, returned to the witness stand.

The ultimate question surrounding the sum of money, especially a check for $175,000 that was deposited into an aide’s account, is whether it was meant to be a personal gift to Edwards or a contribution to his campaign. If the government can [...]

High Point police officers arrested a man this past week after he fled from them first by car and then on foot. The High Point Police Department responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance case, but when they arrived at the home, they were informed that the suspect had left the scene in his vehicle. When another officer spotted the car and tried to stop it, the suspect fled on foot and entered another home.

He was eventually apprehended when he tried to escape out of a second story window. He now [...]