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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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Study of 100 million traffic stops finds evidence of racial bias

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Across the United States, people of color often complain that they are stopped by police — frequently — for no apparent reason. Nevertheless, these traffic stops result in citations, fines and arrests. Many argue that these traffic stops are clear examples of racial profiling. If…

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Store fire results in teen’s arrest in Guilford County

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

Teenagers in Charlotte should be able to look forward to their futures with excitement and anticipation. Their opportunities may seem virtually limitless, and that potential should be cultivated to their benefit. However, criminal activity may quickly derail their dreams. They could be forced to face…

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Requirements for ignition interlock devices

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

If you have been arrested for and charged with a driving while intoxicated offense in North Carolina, you will no doubt be concerned about the consequences that you may face and how these will impact your daily life. One of the consequences many people worry…

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Expunging a juvenile’s record

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Every parent in Charlotte likely hopes that their children can look to the future and find it rife with opportunities. Those opportunities, however, can quickly become limited if a youth is convicted of a crime. A lack of experience and judgment can often lead kids…

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Sheriff’s office searches for man who committed identity theft

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Rowan County law enforcement is searching for an unidentified man who stole personal identification details from a North Carolina victim. The man has used this information to make purchases and open accounts in the victim’s name. The victim reported a case of identity theft to the…

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Why look for your BAC in your breath?

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

You may often hear stories of people in Charlotte challenging the validity of results produced by a roadside breath test. It only makes sense, then, that if you find yourself facing charges for driving under the influence, that you would also raise the same questions. Often…

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