On behalf of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Being arrested is not anyone’s idea of a good time. Arresting someone is not even law enforcement’s idea of a good time. Police officers are doing their job. They always appreciate a suspect who is willing to help them speed up the process. A canine...
On behalf of The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Being caught drinking and driving is a considerable legal issue. In many cases, the person convicted of a DUI also experiences abuse or addiction problems, which is often linked to run-ins with the law. Very Well Mind explains some of the processes put in place to...
by The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Nov 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of the most stressful situations for drivers on the road is having the police pull you over. There are many reasons that a police officer may pull someone over, but suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most serious. Because of this, there are...
by The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Perhaps you committed a minor traffic offense in North Carolina, and an officer pulled over your vehicle. The officer asks you whether you would consent to a search of your car as the officer believes he or she smells marijuana coming from your vehicle. If you refuse,...
by The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Aug 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most people have watched crime shows where the guilty party is picked out of a police lineup by a witness to the crime. The witness’s testimony is used at trial to send the wrongdoer to prison. TV makes it all seem so simple. However, as is usually the case,...
by The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
North Carolina recently made some major changes to its expungement legislation. The new law, Senate Bill 445, took effect in December of 2017 and substantially reduces the amount of time you must wait before applying for expungement of your criminal record. Why is...
