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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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Can winter weather and other factors influence field sobriety test results?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Law enforcement strives to keep North Carolina roads safe by taking impaired driving seriously. A conviction for DWI can lead to a host of devastating penalties including jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges and installation of an ignition interlock device. Unfortunately, many cases begin…

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Insurance fraud charges laid in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

If someone is served food that is unsanitary and dangerous, the issue is typically addressed with the restaurant. In some cases, damages may be paid by the restaurant’s insurance company, especially if the issue resulted in medical bills. But, what happens if authorities accuse the person making a false claim? Recently, such a…

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Could your child go to jail as a juvenile?

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Last Modified on Dec 05, 2023

Most parents hope that their children will be productive members of society. While they likely anticipate some horseplay and bad decisions in their children’s younger years, they may not expect their kids to do something that is against the law. However, many teens and even…

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How can a DWI impact insurance rates?

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Last Modified on May 02, 2026

The consequences of a criminal conviction can sometimes go beyond official punishments handed down from authorities. For example, a criminal record could impact employability or the ability to secure a loan. In the case of a conviction for driving while impaired (DWI), insurance rates are one major “unofficial” consequence…

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What implied consent laws mean for you

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

It is a safe bet to say that pretty much every adult resident of North Carolina knows that drinking and driving or driving under the influence of any impairing substance is illegal. When law enforcement authorities suspect a person of driving while impaired, they have…

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Man arrested and charged with shooting 3 people

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Last Modified on Sep 21, 2023

Law enforcement officers in North Carolina recently arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a shooting. Three people were injured in the incident. The accused has since been charged with various felony-level offenses.   What happened?  According to reports, police were summoned to Willow Haven…

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