Walking A Fine, Straight Line: DWI License Revocation and Double Jeopardy
It is commonly known—whether from legal training or from the 1999 thriller “Double Jeopardy”—that individuals cannot face multiple criminal punishments […]
North Carolina Unemployment Reform: A Grievous Blow or a Path to Economic Recovery?
In one of his first major acts as governor, Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that will mark a
Video Sweepstakes Try to Stay Ahead of the North Carolina Legislature
Gambling has long been a problem faced throughout the United States. Although outright gambling has been banned almost everywhere, new
Prove it! Musings on advocacy, evidence, and the problems of proof at trial: Corroborate This!
It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was contemplating a difficult and nuanced issue of evidence law. My eyes were
Hopelessness and Student Debt: The Perfect Match?
It’s no secret. Law school is expensive. The average law student who pays for school through loans will graduate with
NYPD Engages in some (F)risky Business
Over the past 20 years, stop-and-frisk policing has risen to unprecedented levels in New York City. Studies have shown that
Limits on Search and Seizure in the Digital Age
PayPal experienced a cyber attack last year that spawned the seizure of computers, and the massive amount of information stored
An ASSET in the Field: Smartphone Apps Making a Change in Law Enforcement
It seems like in today’s culture, we cannot go anywhere without constantly using our smartphones. Accessing the internet at a
The Death of an Internet Visionary Begs the Question: Are We All Unauthorized Users? [Updated]
Updated June 26, 2013: Last week, Rep. Lofgren introduced Aaron’s Law in the House (pdf), clarifying the language of the law to
What is Reasonable? The Use of Force in Compelling Blood Samples for DWI Charges
The Arrest Around 11 p.m. on July 12, 2010, a truck pulled into the parking lot of a Winston Salem
Super Bowl Renews Efforts to Thwart Human Trafficking
When most people think about the Super Bowl, parties, finger foods, and funny commercials come to mind, but not human
Attorney-Client Privilege Versus the Public’s Right to Know
A redistricting plan that pleases everyone simply does not exist. As Justice Hudson put it in her dissent to the
A Leaked Justice Department Document Discusses Targeted Killing of U.S. Citizens Abroad
A president’s wartime power has been a subject of both interest and tension since this county was founded. The United
Prove it! Musings on advocacy, evidence, and the problems of proof at trial: Cross-Examination by the Numbers
We’re all familiar with them, those classic cross-examination tips that, if applied correctly, will win your case and make you
Delay Granted to Texas Woman Hours Before Scheduled Execution
In 1997, Kimberly McCarthy of Texas was convicted of forcing her way into Dorothy Booth’s home under the pretext of