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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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What are the most common white collar crimes?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

White collar crimes are unique in many ways. They do not involve violence and are always associated with finances. Sometimes, it is difficult to pinpoint the victims of these crimes because they can be far-reaching in whom they impact. Also, those charged with these crimes…

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Is intellectual property theft a white collar crime?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Intellectual property can include books, art, music, trademarks, designs and video games. The government offers various protect for this type of property that allows you exclusive rights to use and sell it. If someone else uses or tries to claim your work as his or…

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What are the five levels of misdemeanor DWI?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a very serious crime in North Carolina. There are currently five levels of misdemeanor DWI, with level 1 considered the most serious offense. In the event a person receives three convictions within a seven-year period, a felony DWI charge will be…

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Prescription drugs may lead to a DWI

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

North Carolina has very strict laws in place for dealing with cases of people driving while impaired. For drunk drivers and those who use illicit drugs, the public offers general condemnation of their actions. If someone died or suffered severe injury, the condemnation from the…

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Which offenses qualify for expungement in north carolina?

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Many states have provisions for the expungement of criminal records, and North Carolina is no exception. The criteria for the removal of certain offenses usually involve misdemeanor charges and certain felonies of a non-violent nature. A charge of $175 must be paid and two notarized…

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Could a disorder lead to your DUI arrest?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Imagine a North Carolina officer pulling you over for a DUI when you have not had anything alcoholic to drink. You may think you can easily get out of it once you have a breath test to show you are not lying when you say…

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