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Kevin L. Barnett

Kevin Barnett is the Founding Attorney of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett in Charlotte, North Carolina. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and traffic ticket matters. Barnett has practiced law since 1984 and is admitted to the State Bar of North Carolina. He earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1984. His experience includes representing clients in criminal and traffic-related legal matters.

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Police procedures are worth assessing after an arrest

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

Getting arrested in North Carolina may not have been a plan of yours. Unfortunately, this type of situation recently befell you, and now, you wonder what to do. You likely have a pending court date to address the charges brought against you if released on…

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What is considered criminal trespass in North Carolina?

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Trespassing is generally known as the act of entering or remaining on someone else’s property without their permission. In North Carolina, criminal trespass is actually divided into two different categories — first and second degree. What is the difference between the two, and what are the consequences that may…

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Dozens of people recently arrested for street racing

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

Police in North Carolina recently wrapped up an investigation they have been working on for the past six months after receiving multiple complaints about organized street racing and aggressive driving in the Charlotte area. As a result of this investigation, dozens of people have been…

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Police arrest 2 believed responsible for fatal shooting

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

When looking up the different crimes people are arrested for in the Charlotte area, one seems to pop up most frequently — shootings. Just recently, two young men were arrested for a fatal shooting that occurred at a local Food Lion. If convicted, the consequences associated with…

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Arrested on drug-related charges?

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

Were you recently arrested for the possession, manufacturing or distribution of illegal drugs? Or are you accused of possessing or selling illegally obtained prescription drugs? In either case, the consequences associated with a conviction on drug-related charges in the state of North Carolina may be…

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Woman facing decades behind bars in mail fraud scheme

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Criminal charges are no joke, and the consequences tied to them can be significant. One North Carolina woman is finding out just how significant, as she is facing 20 years behind bars for her role in a mail fraud scheme. Here’s what’s going on with…

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