On behalf of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Aug 14, 2019 | criminal defense
Being stopped by police in North Carolina can be a terrifying experience. It is easy to become confused and say or do the wrong thing when you are facing law enforcement officials who are accusing you of committing a crime. One of the most important things you can do...
On behalf of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Jul 27, 2019 | criminal defense
Many people want a clean record. For those in North Carolina with an arrest record, expungement is already a possibility. What some do not realize is that if the courts charge you with a crime that is later dismissed, those arrests remain on your record. There are...
On behalf of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | May 2, 2019 | criminal defense
A diversion program, as defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica, is a program that seeks to help the defendant of a criminal case avoid the formal processing of a convicted offender. Though diversion programs take many forms, the typical program diverts a person whom...
On behalf of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Mar 25, 2019 | criminal defense
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...
