Recent news out of Cornelius, North Carolina, will undoubtedly spark public discourse around defendants’ rights, law enforcement’s role, and the judicial process governing pretrial release. Specifically, an 18-year-old suspect charged with serious child sex offenses was released to the custody of his parents pending further legal proceedings. In response, the…
Upcoming changes to the way bond is set, and the pretrial release process, have captured the attention of criminal defense lawyers in North Carolina. Who will now set the terms and conditions of pretrial release, particularly in relation to DWI (Driving While Impaired) cases, and the process of determining release…
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