Criminal law
If you are accused of committing a misdemeanor offense on federal land, you likely received a United States District Court Violation Notice. The charging document looks like a speeding ticket. It lists the date of offense, offense charged, place of offense, description of the offense, and your personal information.
Martindale-Hubbell has recognized attorney W. Scott Harkey with an AV Preeminent® Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating™. The highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. Attorney W. Scott Harkey was given an AV Preeminent® rating from his peers, which means he ranks at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Established in 1887, the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating evaluates lawyers based on the anonymous opinions of…
Harkey Litigation attorney W. Scott Harkey has been appointed to Chair the White-Collar Task Force for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section. The White-Collar Task Force is one of thirteen subcommittees of the Criminal Justice Section. The subcommittee will work closely on continuing legal education initiatives for attorneys in the white-collar space. Harkey currently serves as an officer on the NCBA Criminal Justice Section's executive committee. He was…
Obtaining property by false pretenses is the most commonly charged non-violent felony in North Carolina. Obtaining property by false pretense occurs when 1) someone makes a false representation; 2) the representation is calculated and intended to deceive; 3) the other party is in fact deceived; and 4) the person obtains something of value. It is not a "catch-all" offense.
Attorney & managing partner, W. Scott Harkey, was recently appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section for the 2022-2021 bar year. This will mark his second consecutive year as a member of the Executive Committee. Harkey recently concluded a three-year term as Council Member. Click here to learn more about the Criminal Justice Section Leadership. The Criminal Justice Section represents the interests of…
Harkey Litigation managing partner, W. Scott Harkey, was recently featured in the Davie County Enterprise Record for his work on an embezzlement case.
What is embezzlement in North Carolina? Embezzlement is when a fiduciary knowingly and willingly takes, misapplies, or converts
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Criminal law