News Roundup

Published for NC Criminal Law on October 04, 2024.

Our hearts are with our clients and others who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. Expertise among faculty and staff of the School of Government may be valuable to local governments in the aftermath. That expertise list can be accessed here. Additionally, the School has an Emergency Management website available, which lists various state and federal resources for local governments impacted by Hurricane Helene. More on the Chief Justice’s Emergency Order can be found in this blog, posted earlier this week. Keep reading for your weekly dose of criminal law news. Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell their baby for beer and money. A couple in Arkansas was arrested after they allegedly attempted to sell their 2-month-old baby for a six-pack of beer and a $1,000 cashier's check. The 21-year-old father and the 20-year-old mother were arrested after the manager of a campground contacted the local sheriff's department to report an incident involving the couple. The couple had written and signed letter granting custody of their baby to Cody Martin in exchange for money. They face felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and attempting to negotiate the relinquishment of a minor for adoption. The father was released on a $5,000 bond last week, while the mother remains in custody on a $30,000 bail. The child is now in the care of the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Eight U.S. states to vote on amendments to ban noncitizen voters. The measures, on the November 5th ballot, seek to [...]