A probation violation in North Carolina does not automatically mean revocation and activation of a prison sentence. Since the Justice Reinvestment Act took effect on December 1, 2011, courts have only been able to revoke probation for a new criminal offense, an absconding violation, or a third violation after two prior Confinement in Response to Violation periods. The Law Firm of Schlosser & Pritchett has built a track record of defending against violations for more than 25 years, and our Greensboro criminal defense attorneys handle probation allegations throughout Guilford County and the surrounding [...]
When you read a story about arson charges, the last people you expect to see behind bars are the men and women in charge of putting out fires.
Still, that’s what happened in Robeson County. Ten volunteer firefighters have been charged with arson after a year-long investigation into suspicious fires around the woods and abandoned structures.
This surprisingly isn’t the first time that North Carolina firefighters have faced arson accusations. In 2012, five junior volunteer firefighters were charged after lighting up fires “out of boredom.” While no one has been hurt due to [...]
