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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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Who qualifies for drug treatment court?

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

Every year, numerous North Carolina residents are arrested and charged with various drug-related offenses. Some will get their cases dismissed, some will end up behind bars and some will end up in court-ordered drug treatment. Of those who cannot get their cases dismissed, who might…

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Worried about the results of your field sobriety tests?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

It happened. You were pulled over by North Carolina Police and asked to submit to field sobriety testing. You complied because you felt you had to, and doing so resulted in test failure and your arrest. Many people believe that if they fail their field…

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Charged with battery?

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

The state of Florida takes physical violence and unwanted touching seriously. Those accused of doing these things may be charged with battery, and they will face significant consequences if prosecuting attorneys succeed in achieving a conviction. Thankfully, one does not have to fight  criminal charges…

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Graffiti may derail your education plans

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Last Modified on May 13, 2024

Now that you have turned 18, you are probably looking forward to finishing your senior year of high school and heading off to college. You are in for a real treat. Not only does college prepare you for joining the workforce, but it is also…

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Facing an insurance fraud charge?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Insurance is there to help people when they need it. Unfortunately, many people try to take advantage of the system, so insurance companies are always on the lookout for fraudulent or questionable claims. Anyone in North Carolina or elsewhere who is thought to be abusing…

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Your diet may lead to a false positive on the breathalyzer

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

The new year meant a new you, and you set out on a cleaner way of living. Exercise and diet are now a focal point in caring for yourself.  While a ketogenic diet is popular, it may have an unintended side effect. If a police officer…

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