Yearly Archives: 2019
North Carolina sentencing of misdemeanors and felonies
In North Carolina, there is a range of misdemeanor and felony convictions. According to the North Carolina Courts, the classification of offenses begins at the low end with Class 3 misdemeanors and increases in severity up to Class A felonies. Penalties for misdemeanor vs. felony convictions Misdemeanor…
When your employer accuses you of embezzlement
North Carolina employers are on the lookout for employees who attempt to commit crimes. When suspicions rise to the level of legal accusations and investigations, you may wonder how you can fight the charges. You may only know the term embezzlement from mob movies, that is until…
A basic overview of identity theft
Facing accusations of identity theft in North Carolina is serious. The authorities often operate within federal guidelines dictating how to handle those accused of this offense. If you face charges of identity theft, you may want to know what you potentially face. At the Law…
Understanding North Carolina drug trafficking charges
In North Carolina, the law imposes mandatory minimum sentencing for drug trafficking charges. Depending on the substance and the amount, a convicted offender will receive at least 25 months and up to 225 months in prison, whether he or she possesses, sells, manufactures, cultivates or…
Can you refuse a Breathalyzer test?
In North Carolina, there is an implied consent law in place. We at The Law Office of Kevin L. Barnett are here to explain the purpose of this law, as well as how it can impact you if you are pulled over and then suspected…
What rights do you have if you are stopped by law enforcement?
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…
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