Recent Case Results

Man Falsely Accused of Raping his Wife "50-100" Times Prevails in Court, Reunited with Son

DVPO Denied, Rape & Stalking Charges Dismissed

Two college sweethearts and first loves separated after things began to fall apart between them. The Christian college classmates decided to save themselves for marriage, but once that marriage was ending the husband needed to save himself from accusations of sexual assault. His wife accused him of raping her "50-100 times" over the course of their two-and-a-half-year marriage. She tried and failed twice to get a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) from the court before filing a third time on behalf of herself and the couple's minor child. The couple began filing motions for child custody against each other when Huntersville police arrested the husband for Second Degree Rape for an act that supposedly occurred 6 months ago. With no criminal record and facing years in prison as well as registration as a sex offender, he enlisted the attorneys at Jetton and Meredith to fight these false allegations. Attorneys Mark Jetton and Jason St. Aubin faced challenges right from the start. The husband was being held without bond or any chance of release. The wife had gone to other authorities in North Carolina and even other states with her accusations. Her DVPO placed a wall between him and his young son.

The first thing that Attorney Mark Jetton did was to get a judge to let the husband leave the jail. After a bond hearing at the husband's first appearance, the judge agreed to let the client out of custody on the condition that he only have contact with his wife about childcare issues. When he sent the wife a few texts only about their child, she called the Huntersville police and enlisted them in pressing a Felony Stalking charge and additional misdemeanors. Attorneys Jetton and St. Aubin were able to coordinate immediately and provide proof from the judge to the detective and the prosecutor within 24 hours that these new charges were baseless. The District Attorney then dismissed the Felony Stalking charge. Attorney Jetton also talked to detectives in other counties and provided them with dozens of social media messages, text messages, and other evidence disputing the accusations. After looking through the evidence, these detectives agreed not to press charges against the husband.

The next step was to confront the DVPO. Attorney Jetton argued in Family Court that there was ample evidence that the wife was overstating their marital issues, that the husband had not engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity, that the couple was young and inexperienced, and that there was evidence to support the husband in this "he said/she said" case. The judge acknowledged that while the wife made accusations, there was not enough evidence to prove that any forceful non-consensual activity had occurred at all, let alone 50 to 100 times. The judge then denied the wife's request for a DVPO. This allowed the husband to finally see his child again after being forced away from his son for weeks on end.

Finally, Attorney St. Aubin compiled a timeline of events in the case and an overview of the evidence by combing through months of texts, social media messages, and pages of legal documents. After presenting this evidence to the prosecutor along with information about the denied DVPO, the state finally agreed to dismiss the 2nd Degree Rape case against the husband. Now he has been reunited with his son, with help from his steadfast counsel.

Customer at Popular Honky Tonk Accused of Tossing Taco, Threatened with Trespass

Dismissed

A patron of a well known Charlotte country music bar was out with his friend after hours.  A fight erupted and his friend was in a ring of fire, being kicked and punched on the ground by a group of people.  Trying to stand by his man, he ended up accidentally tangling with an off duty officer.  When he refused to leave his friend in low places, he was arrested for Second Degree Trespass, Intoxicated and Disruptive, and Resisting Public Officer.  The business accused him of starting a crazy fight by throwing a late night taco, which they claimed sparked an incident that led to their uniformed employees using force to protect themselves.  Refusing to be a man of constant sorrow, he turned to Jetton and Meredith.  Attorney Mark Jetton walked the line and subpoenaed video for trial.  When the state's witnesses failed to appear, the case went bye bye love, and the state dismissed the charges. Now he's sitting on top of the world!

Iredell County Father Reunited with Daughter After Ex Gets Police to Deny Him Access to His Child

Dismissed

An Iredell County father found himself denied access to his own child by an angry ex.  He showed up to her place trying to see his child inside but was repeatedly turned away.  She turned to the police, and officers told him to leave the property or face charges.  He left, but twenty minutes later he was back at the house and calling her cellphone, still desperate to see his daughter.  The police were waiting for him and saw him directly violate their command not to return. They arrested him for Stalking and Harassing Phone Calls.  With no custody order to enforce visitation, he turned to Jetton and Meredith to help fix these charges.  Attorney Tim Cannady took the case to trial.  When the ex girlfriend and the police arrived, it looked like the case might go forward to a judge.  But the mother of the child lied to the police and said her daughter was not at her house the day of the incident.  Armed with texts from her showing the contrary, Attorney Cannady showed the prosecutor that this was a clear cut case of a bitter parent unfairly cutting off access to a child.  Faced with this set of facts, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case so that father and daughter could be reunited.

Man Suckerpunched at Downtown Bar Receives Concussion, Charge For Fighting

Dismissed

A man at a popular Charlotte nightspot watched a fight break out and his friend get hit.  He tried to jump in, but he ended up in the hospital with a concussion when he was punched in the face.  He woke up with little memory of events and a citation for Simple Affray for fighting with another patron.  An electrician with no record, he called Jetton and Meredith to pick up the pieces.  Attorney Mark Jetton was able to take the case to trial, but the state lost their case when their prosecuting witness was nowhere to be found.  They dismissed the matter and allowed the electrician to get back to work, and to continue nursing his concussion.

Iredell County Man Accused of Choking Pregnant Girlfriend Found Not Guilty at Trial

Not Guilty Verdict

A pregnant woman accused her child's father of physical abuse. She called the police and claimed that he grabbed her by the throat and slammed her to the ground. Police were called to the scene but failed to take any pictures of her alleged injuries. The officer did not arrest her alleged abuser but instead urged her to get a warrant on her own. Her mother took her to a magistrate, who pressed charges for Assault on a Female. The man hired Attorney Tim Cannady from Jetton and Meredith to defend him. Attorney Cannady prepared for trial and argued his client's innocence before an Iredell County judge. When the woman failed to bring any pictures of her injuries to court, even the officer's testimony about what happened was not enough evidence. The judge found that the state could not prove that the man assaulted her beyond a reasonable doubt, and he was found not guilty of abusing her.

Driver Accused of Going 81mph in a 35mph Zone Gets Ticket Dismissed

Dismissed

A driver was captured on radar by an officer traveling at 81mph in a 35mph zone, over double the posted speed limit.  The officer claimed that he estimated the car's speed at closer to 90mph.  Facing a year long license suspension, the driver called Jetton and Meredith.  When attorney Shaefer Shepard started investigating the case, he noticed that the radar used to calculate the speed was improperly calibrated.  The officer claimed that he did not estimate the speed by using time of observation, distance traveled, or by any other acceptable metric taught during training.  Attorney Shepard argued that without a radar result or a trustworthy estimation, the officer had no specific knowledge about the speed of the car.  The DA begrudgingly realized that the case had fallen apart, and dismissed the ticket all together.

Concerned Daughter Helps Immigrant Father with Accusations of Domestic Violence

Dismissed

An immigrant couple had an argument in their home.  A relative called the police and they spoke to the wife, but not the husband.  After that conversation, police issued a warrant for Assault on a Female against the husband.  Their daughter was worried about the situation and concerned about her father going to jail, so she called Jetton and Meredith.  Our experienced attorneys were able to assist her father with turning himself in so that the warrant could be served, and then promptly arguing for and securing his release from jail at his first appearance in front of the judge.  With the threat of the warrant out of the way and the father reunited with his child, Attorney Mark Jetton got right to fighting the case.  The wife recanted and failed to come to court, so the charges were thrown out.

Angry Football Fan Blacks Out and Awakens to 5 Criminal Charges and a Domestic Violence Protective Order

Dismissal by Conditional Discharge after 6 month

A passionate football fan was watching his team play an instate rival.  When just a few drinks turned into 8 or 9 hours of continuous alcohol, he was blacked out and barely conscious.  He began to bother his wife, who claimed that he pushed his way into the bedroom and proceeded to grab her hair, shove her, and then sit on her while listening to music on their home assistant.  She called the police and when two officers arrived, they claimed that the man kicked a baby gate which struck each of them.  He was charged with Assault on Female, Resisting an Officer, False Imprisonment, and two counts of Assault on Government Official.  His wife went and got a restraining order against him the next morning.  Coming out of his stupor and facing a mountain of charges, he hired Mark Jetton from Jetton and Meredith.  He received a deal for a conditional discharge of all of his charges if he completed an intensive domestic violence course.  His wife agreed to dismiss her restraining order as well.  The client took his responsibilities seriously and completed all of the requirements within 6 months.  Even though his probation was supposed to last for 18 months, the judge entered a dismissal of all of his charges one year early!

Abusive Boyfriend Tries to Abuse the System, Stopped by Jetton and Meredith

Dismissed

A nurse assistant with no criminal history found herself in an abusive relationship with a man.  When she tried to leave, he got aggressive.  He punched her, pulled her hair, and choked her.  She came to consciousness naked, locked outside of his apartment.  She kicked his door in to get her clothes and things and to leave.  The police pressed charges against the man for Assault by Strangulation and Assault on Female.  They took the nurse to the hospital.  Two days later she filed a restraining order against him.  Looking for revenge, her abuser went to the magistrate and pressed charges against her for Injury to Property, Breaking and Entering, and Assault.  Seeking to be free of him once and for all, she hired Jetton and Meredith.  Attorney Mark Jetton showed the prosecutor that these charges were baseless and that she now had a valid domestic violence protective order against her accuser.  They dismissed the charges after their request to continue the case was denied.

Domestic Violence Protective Order Violation Dismissed Against Concerned Mother

Dismissed

A feuding couple had a bad split, but she ended up with primary custody of their child due to his alcohol issues.  He got a domestic violence protective order against her, and they had contact only for the exchange of their child.  When the two of them started arguing over text, he saw an opportunity and claimed that she forced her way into his sister's home and confronted him. The police arrested her for a DVPO violation, a serious misdemeanor that can carry jail time and cannot be expunged.  She denied the allegations and hired Attorney Mark Jetton to fight them. Attorney Jetton moved the case to trial, gathered evidence, and interviewed witnesses.  But on the day of trial, the father continued his absentee ways and did not come to court.  The case was dismissed, sparing the client any further worry that he would use it as leverage for custody.

Lover's Quarrel at Uptown Restaurant Turns Ugly, Until Jetton and Meredith Intervene

Dismissed

On a busy night in Uptown Charlotte, a couple got into an argument at a popular restaurant. The man involved left the restaurant to wait on the sidewalk for an Uber, having decided to part ways with his girlfriend. Once outside the argument escalated, the two parties got physical, and the police were called. The hostess of the restaurant took videos of the incident, claiming that the man pulled his ex down and even body slammed her. When the police arrived, the ex-girlfriend was nowhere to be found. The man was charged with assault on a female, but he claimed that the woman had stolen his property and he was struggling with her to get it back. He was placed on 6 months of administrative leave from his job and was facing termination. Desperate for help, he enlisted Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton took the matter to trial. The ex-girlfriend failed to come to court not once, but twice. After the second time, the judge denied the state's motion to continue and the matter was dismissed.

Iredell County Man Charged Twice with Felony Witness Intimidation, Until Jetton and Meredith Attack the Evidence

Dismissed

An Iredell County man had filed a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend's new partner. Right after the hearing date, he presented a couple of anonymous text messages claiming that they were death threats. The police agreed, and charged the new partner with two counts of felony intimidating a witness, two counts of stalking, and one count of communicating threats. He hired the experienced attorneys of Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Tim Cannady looked over the evidence, and quickly realized that there was no way to determine who sent the messages or whether they were legitimate. He attacked the case and put the prosecutor on the spot to prove who sent these so-called threats. Realizing that there was no way to show the new boyfriend sent them, the prosecutor dismissed all five charges.

Union County Man Gets DWI After Super Bowl Party, Then Gets Charge Dismissed

Dismissed

A Union county man on his way home from celebrating the Super Bowl with friends was pulled over for weaving in between lanes. After admitting to drinking and performing field sobriety tests, he was brought to the station where he blew a .10 BAC. Charged with DWI, he reached out to Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Tim Cannady was on the case. He noticed some serious discrepancies in the officer's paperwork with the physical evidence in the case. Attorney Cannady pushed the matter to trial and made sure that the prosecutor's office was aware that the credibility of the officer was in question. After going back and forth, the prosecutor dismissed the charge and the client was spared life altering consequences.

Driver Accused of Speeding 76mph in 35mph Zone Receives No Points On License, Which He Got To Keep

Prayer for Judgment Continued

A high school senior was caught by an officer in Charlotte driving 76mph in a 35mph zone. While he started studying at college in Ohio, Jetton and Meredith were busy helping him at court. Attorney Shaefer Shepard knew that if he wasn't careful, this student would find himself without a ride to class for the next year since his license would be revoked. He negotiated with the prosecutor several times over the course of a court session and eventually got the DA to agree to drop the excessive speeding ticket and let the student plead to reckless driving. That saved his license. The judge followed that up by sentencing the young man to a PJC, which means no points will be added to his insurance. Now he can focus on his grades rather than his driving record.

Road Rage Incident Starts with Shooting But Ends with Dismissed Charges

Dismissed

Two cars in Charlotte got into a road rage incident when one car braked hard in front of the other. The second car ended up following the first and two shots were fired from inside. The first car was struck twice and the driver called 911. Police were able to track the second car down and found a driver, a passenger and a handgun inside between the two of them. Both were arrested for two counts of Discharging a Firearm Into Occupied Property. They faced over 12 years in prison. The driver hired Jetton and Meredith and when the passenger's charges were dismissed, he went to trial. Attorney Jason St. Aubin filed pretrial motions and prepared for a long fight, but the 911 caller had moved out of state and refused to come to court. All charges against the client were dismissed after a nearly 5 year wait!

Careful Negotiation Results in Restraining Order Dismissal

Dismissed

A husband and wife found themselves estranged and divorcing after a series of escalating fights. Finally it got to the point where she took out a domestic violence protective order against him because he was following her to work and while she was out. Wanting to mend fences, the husband called Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Shaefer Shepard was able to speak with the wife and negotiate with her thoughtfully. She just wanted to be left alone and move on with her life, and the husband needed to do the same. In exchange for him agreeing to have no contact with her until the divorce was final, she agreed to drop the restraining order which could have had drastic future consequences.

Cabarrus County Woman Involved in Dispute with Off Duty Police Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing

Dismissed

After a child's birthday party, a woman in Cabarrus County argued with her boyfriend's ex who happened to be a local police officer. Things got heated between the two, and the officer took out a warrant against her for Communicating Threats. That's when the woman hired Jetton and Meredith, and Attorney Tim Cannady stepped in. He got the matter to a mediation, but that failed. Attorney Cannady did not give up. He was able to show the prosecutor that the charge did not tell the whole story, but the text messages he had did. After looking through the communications between the client and the officer, the state dismissed the matter entirely.

3AM Run to Cook Out Restaurant Turns Into Near Disaster When Driver Falls Asleep

Dismissed

A man on a mission was interrupted when he passed out at 3:00 in the morning in line at the drive-thru for a late night burger at Cook Out. The police got curious about the sleeping customer and questioned him. He responded that he "drank a lot" of alcohol and that he shouldn't be driving. The officers gave him several field sobriety tests and arrested him for Driving While Impaired, finding an open container in the car. Once at the station he blew a .10 BAC on the intoxilyzer. Facing the fallout from his fast food foray, the man wisely hired Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Shaefer Shepard realized that the state would need two officers to prove their case. When both officers failed to show up to court at the trial date without a good excuse, the judge denied the state's motion to continue and the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Mentally Ill Gaston Man Prosecuted for Psychotic Episodes, Allowed to Go Back to Treatment

Charges and Probation Violation Dismissed

A man in Gaston County had a psychotic episode that ended with him hitting an officer with a steel pipe. Attorney Tim Cannady stepped in, and managed to get the felony reduced to a misdemeanor assault and the client was ordered to continue with his mental health treatment on probation. But with our mental health system so broken, the man continued to struggle. Later on that year, he tried to commit suicide and an officer intervened and tazed him. He was charged with three misdemeanor charges. Things continued to be unstable for him when he had a delusion that his parents were trying to harm him. The police were able to talk him into the ambulance for a commitment to the hospital but upon being restrained, he became psychotic and knocked the EMT treating him unconscious. He was also charged in this incident as well and his earlier probation was violated. Attorney Tim Cannady faced a tall task with so many incidents but he had a willing ear in law enforcement and the prosecutor to work with his mentally ill client. Coming together, they figured out a way to make sure the man would comply with his treatment for the long term and the DA dismissed all 4 of his pending charges plus the probation violation.

Woman Behind the Wheel Works Through Break Up with Wine, But Missing Witness Warrants Dismissal

DWI Dismissed, PJC on infraction

A woman was stopped by the police for swerving after she spent the night drinking wine due to a break up. The stopping officer called in one of his coworkers, who made the woman do several standardized field sobriety tests. She was arrested for driving while impaired and brought to the station where she blew a .21 on the intoxilyzer, which is nearly three times the legal limit. To make matters worse, she had just pled guilty to DWI in 2019. Facing a year in prison, she came to Jetton and Meredith for help. Attorney Mark Jetton realized that the state could not prove there was probable cause to arrest the woman without the second officer's testimony. The state continued the case and was given one last chance to bring that officer to court. When he failed to show a second time, the court denied the state's motion to continue and they could only proceed on a failing to maintain a lane ticket. The client went from mandatory jail time to having a prayer for judgment with no consequences to her license, thanks to Jetton and Meredith.

Driver Trying to Avoid Accident Finds a Ticket Instead

Dismissed

A driver in Charlotte noticed a huge amount of traffic backed up because of an accident.  Thinking that cars would be diverted around the wreck, he traveled on the shoulder of the road going a sensible speed of 15MPH.  Unfortunately, an officer was present and ticketed him for Reckless Driving, Improper Passing, and a Designated Lane Violation.  He called in Jetton and Meredith.  Attorney Mark Jetton was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and allow the driver to attend a four hour driving school in exchange for a dismissal of all three charges, saving him from pesky points on his license.

Car Ends Up in the Bushes But Man Accused of Driving It Ends Up Not Guilty

Not Guilty Verdict

Police arrived on scene to a gas station where a car was parked... in the bushes.  Immediately their suspicions were raised about whether the driver was impaired.  There was only one person around the car when police arrived.  He admitted to driving the car, and eventually to drinking as well.  The police thought the case was open and shut, until Attorney Shaefer Shepherd got involved.  He took the case to trial and argued that there was no proof that the drinking occurred during the relevant timeframe.  Because of that, the state could not prove when the alcohol was consumed, before or after the crash.  The judge agreed, and she found the man not guilty of driving while impaired.

Injured Man Arrested for DWI But Exonerated After Trial

Not Guilty of DWI

An officer in Matthews locked the speed of a car on his radar at 67mph in a 45mph zone and initiated a traffic stop.  The driver and his truck smelled strongly of alcoholic beverages.  The driver claimed to have only had one drink that evening.  The officer asked the driver to perform field sobriety tests but he refused, stating that he had multiple injured discs in his back which would make the tests difficult for him.  The officer then asked the man if he had any head injuries and he advised that he suffered a head injury 6 months ago.  The officer performed an HGN test using a pen light and saw 6 out of 6 clues for impairment.  After arresting the driver for DWI, he refused to blow into the intoxilyzer at the station.  Attorney Mark Jetton took the matter to trial and was able to show that with only one field sobriety test where the client had a prior head injury, there was not much evidence in the record to prove any impairment.  The judge agreed, and found the driver not guilty of DWI and only guilty of speeding instead.

Officer Attempts to Estimate Driver's Speed, But Underestimates Driver's Lawyer

Not Guilty Verdict

When a driver was given a speeding ticket for going 70mph in a 40mph zone, he reached out to Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton was able to keep the uncalibrated radar result out, but the officer still tried to say he could estimate how fast the car was going based on training and experience. During trial, that training and experience did not hold up under questioning from Attorney Jetton. He got the officer to admit that he could not recall the distance he observed the car, whether there were any other moving objects around, what drew his attention to the car, how long he observed the car, or how he came to estimate the speed. Without that information, the court found the man not guilty and saved him from a year long suspension of his license.

Bar Owners Charged with Mismanagement Spared from Criminal Consequences

Dismissed

When two local bar owners in a hip Charlotte neighborhood were accused by the ABC Board of allowing fighting and over serving at their establishment, they never thought that they would be accused of crimes. But that's exactly what happened when the state charged each of them with four misdemeanor counts of failing to superintend their business for which a permit was issued. These two gentlemen with no criminal record suddenly found themselves in a difficult position, so they came to Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton was able to negotiate with the DA and when the owners agreed to take a step away from the business to look for new ventures, all the criminal charges against both men were dropped.

DA Dismisses Ticket for 28 MPH Over Speed Limit Due to Faulty Radar

Dismissed

When a man was pulled over for going 28mph over the posted speed limit, he thought his license was going to be suspended for a year. But then he called the attorneys at Jetton and Meredith. Recognizing that this infraction occurred during a period where the radar systems were improperly calibrated, Attorney Shaefer Shepard fought for a dismissal. But the officer tried to argue that he was able to judge the speed based merely on his training and experience instead of technology. Arguing that this was not a strong basis, Attorney Shepard got the ticket reduced to 9mph over... and then 5mph over... until he finally got the prosecutor to agree to dismiss the case.

Habitual Felon Accused of Drug Trafficking Walks Free After Facing Decades in Prison

Charges, PV, and Habitual Status Dismissed

A man was accused of Trafficking in Heroin when a confidential informant accused him of possessing drugs. Acting on the informant's tip, police tried to arrest the man, who immediately ran away. The cops found a baggie full of heroin in the bushes near where he was apprehended and another baggie full of heroin inside his car. The man promptly confessed to the police that the heroin in the car belonged to him and that he had been selling it. On top of that, he was a habitual felon offender looking at greatly enhanced penalties. And finally, if that were not enough, he was on probation with a suspended sentence of over 4 years in prison! Looking at losing decades of his life behind bars, the man enlisted the help of Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Jason St. Aubin filed numerous motions on his behalf, including a motion to suppress the evidence seized from his car and a motion to disclose the identity of the confidential informant. Faced with the prospect of outing their informant, the DA decided to dismiss all the charges and the man got to see his daughter walk at graduation.

Union County College Student Pleads to Simple Assault After Being Charged with Second Degree Forcible Rape

Class C Felony Reduced to Minor Misdemeanor

A Union County student with no criminal record was accused of sexually assaulting one of his classmates during an encounter that he told the police was consensual. After dating his accuser for several months, they still texted back and forth until she made accusations of assault against him. After prosecutors combed through the communications between the two, they found many messages confirming what the student said was true. Even still, they only agreed to reduce the charge to a Sexual Battery, which would have required a 30 year period of registration on the sex offender registry. Thankfully, the student had hired Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Tim Cannady was able to first get the state to change the offer to Assault on Female, which is still a serious misdemeanor. But after fighting even harder, he was able to get the charge reduced to a Simple Assault. His client received probation with the peace of mind that these serious felony accusations would never cause him to have to register as a sex offender or go to prison.

Driving While Impaired Charge Dismissed When Man Blows a .07 BAC

Dismissed

Police found a man asleep in his car in the roadway. When they woke him up, they suspected he might be impaired. But he had no slurred speech, no glassy eyes, and he was steady on his feet. He showed some clues of impairment on his field sobriety tests so the officers arrested him and he blew a .07 BAC on the intoxilyzer at the station, lower than the .08 BAC limit. Facing the consequences of a DWI conviction, he reached out to Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Shaefer Shepard negotiated hard with the prosecutor in the case. He got the state to realize that even if they could show that the man had some issues with his tests, he showed minimal signs of impairment and he was below the legal threshold. Because of this, the DA agreed to dismiss the DWI.

Federal Sentencing Hearing a Success as Man Gets Punishment Nearly Cut in Half

7 year sentence reduction

A local immigrant found himself caught up in the trade of a drug cartel. After a while, he got in too deep. When he had doubts, the cartel threatened to kill his family. Eventually, he was targeted by cartel gunmen and shot 10 times below the waist. At the risk of death, he continued assisting the cartel until he was arrested for federal drug charges. The man hired Attorney Shaefer Shepard of Jetton and Meredith to help him with his plea and his eventual sentencing hearing. The government acknowledged the client's situation, but still recommended a 17 year minimum sentence in a federal penitentiary. Attorney Shepard came prepared to the hearing, having submitted a nearly 20 page sentencing memorandum arguing for variances and sentence level reductions. After presenting to the judge in a hearing that lasted nearly an hour, his client received a revised sentence of around 10 years minimum imprisonment. That is nearly half of what the state suggested and far less than the decades he was potentially facing.

Prosecutor Dismisses .07 DWI Over Lack of Evidence Without a Trial

Dismissed

A man was found by police asleep at the wheel of his running car in the roadway. When they roused him, his behavior and appearance were fairly normal. After he admitted having a few drinks, officers gave him some field sobriety tests and then arrested him for DWI. He went to the station and blew a .07 BAC on the intoxilyzer machine, less than the legal limit of .08 BAC. Needing help, he turned to Attorney Shaefer Shepard at Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Shepherd confronted the DA with the lack of evidence in the case before trial, and he even got the officer to concede to the prosecutor that pursuing the charges might result in an acquittal. Faced with a crowded docket and doubts about the case, the prosecutor agreed to a dismissal, sparing the client from the consequences of a DWI conviction.

Cyberstalking Charges in Cabarrus County Dismissed Without the Client Having to be Present in Court

Dismissed

When some videos surfaced on YouTube saying derogatory things about a Cabarrus County woman in the middle of a child custody battle, she accused her ex husband of disparaging her. The police got involved and charged him with cyberstalking, a very serious misdemeanor crime. When the case got to court she was there along with all the police and state's witnesses, but he wasn't present. Thankfully Jetton and Meredith were there on his behalf. We were able to show that the IP address for these videos was nonexclusive, they were posted anonymously, and the woman had suspicious searches on her computer about how to hack into a YouTube account. Armed with this information the prosecutor gave the case a second look and dismissed it, even without the accused being present!

Wife Accuses Husband of a Domestic Violence Protective Order Violation, But Union County Judge Disagrees

Not Guilty Verdict

A domestic violence protective order made accommodations for a separated husband to pick up his children from his soon-to-be-former spouse. When she balked at the arrangements he made to have a third party come and get the children, he tried to reason with her over text and suggested meeting at the police station. After she refused and he picked up the children from her home, she went to the police and had him arrested for violation of the order. Attorney Mark Jetton took the case and faced a prosecutor who wouldn't compromise, but he didn't blink. He took the case to trial where he showed the text communications between the parties. The judge ruled that the husband did not willingly violate the terms of the order and found him not guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor, which could have had permanent consequences for his criminal record.

Union County Driving While Impaired Charges Dropped When Stop is Challenged

Dismissed

A man in Union County was weaving between lanes when the police stopped him under suspicion of driving while impaired. While the officer performed some standardized field sobriety tests, they did not administer the HGN test (horizontal gaze nystagmus) to the driver. Once the presumptive breath test on the scene showed a positive result for alcohol, he was arrested and taken to the station where he blew a 0.10 in the intoxilyzer. Jetton and Meredith decided to file a pretrial motion challenging the stop by the police as unconstitutional and lacking in probable cause. Upon considering the strength of the case, the state decided to dismiss the matter before it ever got to a courtroom, sparing the man from a potential DWI conviction.

Tow Truck Thief Terrorizes Couple Until Judge Issues Restraining Order

Restraining Order Granted

A woman awoke one night to find a tow truck in her driveway, attempting to tow away her husband's car. Confused, she questioned the would be repossessor about why the truck was on her property. The driver replied that he was told to tow away this particular car by the property owner. After some investigation, the woman realized that this "property owner" was actually a bitter ex who still had a grudge against her husband. The ex followed her failed tow attempt with several private messages to the woman on social media disparaging her husband. To stop the harassment, she hired Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton filed for a 50C restraining order on her behalf, and faced with questioning during a hearing, the ex broke down and signed an order consenting to no contact with the woman and her family for a whole year.

Officer Accuses Driver of Speeding, But Judge Doesn't Believe Them

Not Guilty Verdict

A driver found himself pulled over by the police and being issued a ticket for going 70mph in a 45mph zone. Upset with his ticket, he enlisted the team at Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton questioned how the officer estimated the speed and got an explanation involving no radar, no technology, just a few seconds of observation, and some junk science regarding speed estimation. At trial, the judge sided with Jetton and Meredith and found that it was not credible that the officer could estimate the speed of the car without further evidence. The client was found not guilty, sparing them from unnecessary fees and points on their license which would affect their insurance.

Bond Hearing Results in a Million Dollar Bond Reduced to $35,000

Over 96% Reduction in Bond

When a military vet in his 60's with no criminal history found himself accused of child sexual abuse from 15 years ago, he called the professionals at Jetton and Meredith the day he was arrested. An overreaching magistrate had set his bond at a whopping $1,000,000. An attorney from the firm came straight to visit the vet at an out of county jail and interviewed him to get his side of the story. Armed with this information, Attorney Mark Jetton handled the first appearance and convinced the court to lower the client's bond from $1,000,000 to $35,000. Within 3 days, the vet went from being locked up with no hope of release for months to being reunited with his wife and back to working at his small business.

Man Exonerated of Driving While Impaired When Police Couldn't Prove Who Drove

Not Guilty Verdict

A Union County man was found by State Troopers outside of a car that had just been involved in an accident, along with his mother and daughter. Troopers questioned the man, who admitted to having a drink, and had him perform various field sobriety tests as well as a roadside breath test. Once he was arrested for DWI and taken to the station, he blew a .09 BAC. He got Jetton and Meredith involved to fight the charges. Attorney Tim Cannady pointed out the key flaw in the state's case; they could not prove whether the man was driving or his mother was driving, and they could not provide a relevant time frame for when the man drank alcohol. Hearing these arguments, the judge found the man not guilty of driving impaired, saving him from a life altering conviction.

Tired Driver Has Rude Awakening, But Felony Charge Dropped After 18 Days

Dismissed

Looking for a bit of rest, a man pulled over into a parking lot where he fell fast asleep. That is until the police woke him up by knocking on the window. When the officers got him out of the car, they discovered some cocaine inside and he was promptly arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Confused and scared, he hired Jetton and Meredith. The man wisely got a drug urinalysis conducted within 48 hours of his arrest that showed negative signs of any controlled substances. Armed with this information and the skills of the attorneys at Jetton and Meredith, his felony charge was dismissed only 18 days later.

Union County Man Gets Dismissal in Child Abuse Case

Dismissed

A man in Union County was accused of shoulder checking the mother of his child during an argument, resulting in a dropped infant who was treated at the hospital for a bump on the head. With no criminal history, he found himself charged with Misdemeanor Child Abuse and Assault on a Female. For help, he hired Tim Cannady of Jetton and Meredith. When the prosecution's witness wavered in her testimony, Attorney Cannady tenaciously argued the holes in the case with the prosecutor. Faced with placing an unsteady witness on the stand, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case. The client was spared from jail and the consequences of a serious misdemeanor conviction thanks to the efforts of Jetton and Meredith.

Roommate Dispute Turned Violent Ends in Dropped Charges

Dismissed

When two women living together decided to split several bottles of wine, one of them had a panic attack due to mental illness and glassware was broken. When she tried to pick up the broken pieces, her roommate intervened and she reacted. That reaction resulted in her roommate being cut and the woman being arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Thankfully, she hired Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton was able to calm her anxiety and once she got to court, the roommate declined to appear so her charge was dismissed.

Accident Victim Exonerated After Charged with Driving While Impaired

Not Guilty Verdict

A motorist was involved in a single car accident on the highway and received a serious head injury. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance and received 8 staples. A highway patrol officer questioned him and he admitted to drinking that night. He was disoriented, which would be normal for anyone with head trauma. The trooper had some blood drawn for alcohol testing and charged him with DWI. He brought Jetton and Meredith on the case. Attorney Mark Jetton went to trial and was able to show the judge that not only had the blood results never been processed, but also that there was no way to prove whether he was even the person driving the car during the accident. Because of this, the judge found him not guilty, sparing him the consequences of a costly DWI conviction.

Driving While Impaired Charge Dismissed When Police Fail to Show

Dismissal

Two state troopers were working together on the interstate, with one operating radar and the other pulling over speeding drivers. When the first trooper claimed to clock a car going 92 in a 55mph zone, the second trooper sprang into action and pulled the driver over. After that driver admitted to drinking, police had him perform sobriety tests and arrested him for DWI. He blew a .08 on the intoxilyzer machine. Panicking, he reached out to Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton took the case to trial. When the first trooper failed to show and the second trooper came unprepared for court without any of his notes, the state made a motion to continue the case. After fighting the motion hard for his client, the judge sided with Mark and denied the state's continuance. They were forced to dismiss the matter all together, sparing our client from a potential DWI conviction.

Traveler Learns Not to Drink and Fly With Help From Jetton and Meredith

Dismissed

A professional from out of state on layover at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport was dealing with important family issues, so he did what a lot of people would do; he had a few drinks. When a few turned into a few more, he was disoriented and could not find his gate. This led to a run in with the airport police who ended up charging him with being intoxicated and disruptive. Not only did the man miss his flight, but he ended up being processed at the county jail. The next day, he hired Jetton and Meredith. Within two days after that, Attorney Mark Jetton met with prosecutors and got them to agree to dismiss the case in exchange for an alcohol assessment. Seven days after that, the traveler turned in the assessment from the comfort of his home and the prosecutor dismissed the charge here in Charlotte. Jetton and Meredith turned an embarrassing situation into a lesson learned.

Student Accused of Violations Under Title IX Found Not Responsible

Not Responsible

A local college student had a brief consensual dating relationship with a peer, and when it was over he was accused under Title IX of one incident of Dating Violence and a Sexual Act Without Consent by his former partner. While not facing criminal charges, the student was still dealing with clearing his name and a hearing with the potential for expulsion from the university. He brought in Jetton and Meredith to help him handle this delicate situation. Once Attorney Mark Jetton began negotiations, he was able to get the accuser to agree that the client would not have to admit any responsibility for the acts she was alleging. The student was able to walk at graduation with a diploma just a month later, thanks to the efforts of Jetton and Meredith.

Recovering Addict Given Another Chance Thanks to Jetton and Meredith

Dismissed

When a young woman with a clean record found herself in the throes of addiction to cocaine and meth, she picked up felony charges in several counties. After getting a deferral for a dismissal on one set, she relapsed and picked up two new drug felonies in Union County. She got serious about her sobriety by entering treatment, and she got serious about her case by hiring Jetton and Meredith. Facing a permanent felony conviction with no chance at a deferral, she entered detox followed by 3 different treatment centers for over five months of inpatient treatment. Attorney Tim Cannady zealously advocated on her behalf, and the DA seeing her effort and hearing these arguments, graciously agreed to dismiss all the charges against her. Now she can continue her journey of sobriety knowing that she has a second chance at life without being a convicted felon.

Hardworking Immigrant Arrested for DWI Spared From Deportation by Jetton & Meredith

Dismissed

An immigrant in the United States for 20 years and an employed father of two children was on his way home after a night out when he was involved in a minor fender bender. He was never able to secure a driver's license and he was arrested by the police for DWI after several field sobriety tests. He blew at the station and unfortunately he registered well over the legal limit for driving while impaired. Facing deportation and separation from his family, he hired Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton discovered several legal arguments to attack the DWI charge and pushed for a trial. After the state moved to continue the case three times the judge finally denied a new trial date for the case, which was now nearly 3 years old. The state was forced to dismiss the charges against the immigrant, saving him from potential deportation and allowing him to remain with his family.

Judge Throws Out DWI After Jetton & Meredith Goes to Trial

Dismissed by the Court

When a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, found herself arrested for a DWI in Charlotte, North Carolina, she didn't know where to turn. But thankfully she found Jetton & Meredith and hired us to help. After being pulled over for a busted tail light, the police gave her one simple field sobriety test on which she passed 2 of the 6 clues, and then arrested her for DWI based on her passenger's bottle of alcohol. She blew once into the intoxilyzer and it registered a .10 BAC. Attorney Mark Jetton saw the flaws in the state's case, and he set to work attacking them at trial. Mark argued that his client was driving at a safe speed and in a safe manner, she did not have any odor of alcohol, and that she had performed well on the one test administered to her. He urged the judge to dismiss the case for lack of probable cause to arrest her. The judge agreed with Mark's argument and dismissed the state's entire case, ensuring that our client could return home to St. Louis without the burden of a DWI conviction.

Judge Dismisses Restraining Order When Plaintiff's Story Crumbles Under Questioning

Dismissed

A woman in Iredell County claimed that her boyfriend was an alcoholic who drank between 18 to 20 beers a day, and an abuser that had road rage incidents and would corner and threaten her. She took out a restraining order against the man, who hired Jetton and Meredith. He denied ever being hurtful or abusive towards his partner. The case went to court and after a hearing and extensive cross-examination of both the plaintiff and the plaintiff's daughter, the court dismissed her restraining order against the client. The judge did not believe her accusations that domestic violence had occurred. Thankfully, the client had not drank 20 beers that day or the result may have been different!

Charges Dismissed Against Elderly Man Accused of Abusing Children Decades Ago

Dismissed

In late 2022, an elderly man found himself wrongfully accused of misconduct from 25 years ago. Two family members came forward, accusing him of exposing himself in front of them when they were children. Because of this, he was charged with 4 counts of Taking Indecent Liberties with a Minor Child. One of his accusers had a troubled history of mental illness, drug abuse, and making similar false accusations about others multiple times in her past. The other gave conflicting stories to her family about the incident. With no criminal history to speak of and with his freedom and reputation on the line, the man hired Jetton and Meredith. After we took the case, the DA made a thorough accounting of their evidence and realized that with no evidence to support these allegations, they could not prevail at trial. They dismissed all four charges, saving the elderly man from prison, from lifetime registration as a sex offender, and from further damage to his good name.

Insurance Company Refuses Proper Settlement for Accident, So Jury Makes Them Pay

Verdict in Favor of Plaintiffs

When a husband and wife were rear ended by a careless driver in a multi-car accident, his insurance company refused to properly compensate them for their injuries and for property damage. Attorney Mark Jetton took on the case and when the insurance company stopped negotiating, he did not stop fighting. Representing both the plaintiffs in court, he went to trial and asked a jury to award damages to both the driver and the passenger involved in the crash. Seeing through the defendant’s excuses, the jury ruled in favor of both plaintiffs and gave Mark everything he asked for in court. The driver received $15,870 and her passenger was awarded $13,490. While that award may seem minor, it meant the world to that couple and Attorney Jetton showed the insurance corporation that he is prepared to go to battle for his clients.

Restraining Order Between Troubled Couple Dismissed By Court

Dismissed

A man in a rocky relationship found himself in a hard place when his on-again-off-again girlfriend accused him of stalking and harassing her. She decided to involve the courts and had him served with a 50B restraining order. He decided to call Jetton and Meredith to help. Once the couple finally decided to break things off for good, our attorneys were able to reach out the now ex-girlfriend and convince her that it was time for both to go their separate ways. She agreed to an outright dismissal of her restraining order on the grounds that he have no further contact with her, which he immediately agreed to. The client was spared the time and indignity of further arguments with his ex and both got to move on with their lives.

Woman Defending Herself Against Abusive Father Finds Herself Charged with Assault, But Jetton and Meredith Saves the Day

Dismissed

A woman in Iredell County with no criminal history was tired of being abused by her drug addicted mentally ill father. Concerned for her mother’s safety due to constant threats of violence, she traveled to the family home armed with a knife and a taser. When she tried to help her mother move out, her father called the police and had her arrested by the authorities. Attorney Tim Cannady came to the rescue, and was able to help the prosecutor and law enforcement understand her side of the story. Once the case came to court, the prosecutor reviewed the facts and dismissed the matter outright. Now that woman can breathe freely, knowing that her father will no longer abuse the justice system against her.

Woman Injured in Dispute with Violent Boyfriend Gets Her Charges Dismissed and Her Firearm Returned

Dismissed

When a woman found herself in the midst of domestic violence, she fought back against her attacker with a firearm but ended up with a black eye, 6 stitches to her face, and charges for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Assault By Pointing a Gun. Her gun was seized and taken from her by the police. After she lied to paramedics about what had happened out of fear of retaliation, her boyfriend was never charged with hurting her. She hired Jetton and Meredith, and we got straight to work fighting the charges on her behalf. Once the case was set for a trial, her accuser failed to come to court and her charges were dismissed. Paperwork was signed to release her gun back to her by the judge the very same day.

Ghosted Woman Came Looking for Answers But Only Found Restraining Order from Selfish Ex

Motion to Dismiss Granted

A woman was “ghosted” by a former partner when they abruptly stopped answering all of her texts and cut off all communication with her. Despite her calm tone, her innocent questions, and her reasonable behavior, her ex accused her of harassment and intimidation and filed a restraining order against her. She asked the lawyers at Jetton and Meredith to represent her. Once the judge saw the evidence and heard that the former partner denied ever even dating the client to start with, he abruptly dismissed the restraining order. Now our client is free to find the right person without the fear of legal harm in the future.

Jetton and Meredith Lawyers Get Three Driving While Impaired Charges Dismissed in ONE Day

Dismissed

In Union County, Attorney Tim Cannady of Jetton and Meredith fought hard in a hearing in front of the judge where he moved to dismiss the DWI charges against his client. The State Trooper involved in the offense had allowed all video recordings of the incident to be destroyed shortly after Jetton and Meredith filed for them to be preserved. Because of this prejudice to the client's case, the judge agreed with Attorney Cannady that the state had violated his client's rights under the constitution and entered a dismissal in the case. Meanwhile in Mecklenburg County, Attorney Mark Jetton secured dismissals in two additional DWI cases for his clients.

Hard Working Immigrant Family Torn Apart By Child Abuse Charge, but Made Whole by Jetton and Meredith

Dismissed

A set of professional hard working immigrant parents from overseas faced a difficult challenge when their special needs son was disciplined at home and accused them of child abuse. Once the police got involved, mom faced a count of misdemeanor child abuse for striking her son on the leg with a cleaning tool. That charge could have resulted in her deportation from the country, tearing the family apart. Jetton and Meredith got involved and we were able to work with both the Department of Social Services and the prosecutor to reunite the mother with the father and child in the family home. After that, we helped facilitate a dismissal of the charge once she completed the required parenting classes to help avoid this situation in the future.

Airport Traveler Receives One Way Ticket to Jail, Until J&M Saves the Day

Dismissal

When a business professional on his way through Charlotte-Douglas Airport accidentally packed his concealed pistol in his carry on bag, things got very difficult at the security terminal. He had no criminal record, but found himself charged with possession of a gun at an airport. Jetton and Meredith's skilled attorneys came to the rescue, negotiating a dismissal in exchange for the completion of decision making classes and a concealed carry class. Thankfully, that businessman can take to the skies once again.

Client Grabs Coffee but Catches Charge When Ex Calls Cops

Dismissal

When a man encountered his ex-wife on a routine trip to his local coffee shop, she claimed it was a violation of her protective order against him and tried to use the courts to punish him. Thankfully, the man hired Jetton and Meredith. Attorney Mark Jetton was able to show the prosecutor that the contact was purely coincidental and absolutely no malice was involved. Because of that, the state dismissed the charge, saving the client from up to 60 days in the county jail.

Client Blows .14 in Gaston County DWI, But Charge Dismissed After Hearing

Dismissed

A Gaston County woman was pulled over on I-85 after state troopers accused her of reckless driving too close to the median. The troopers said she smelled strongly of alcohol, admitted to drinking, and that she performed poorly on her sobriety test, so they arrested her for DWI. Once she reached the station, she blew a .14 BAC, well above the legal limit of .08. With nowhere to turn, she came to Jetton and Meredith seeking assistance. Attorney Tim Cannady immediately filed motions on her behalf, arguing that the troopers had done the bare minimum investigation before arresting the client. The judge agreed and suppressed the arrest during a pretrial hearing. The state was forced to dismiss the case against her.

Charges Dismissed for Client Accused of Trafficking 14 Pounds of Marijuana through Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith’s client was traveling through Charlotte Douglas International Airport when a police K-9 alerted to her luggage. Upon opening the suitcase, police discovered various bags containing 14 pounds of marijuana and arrested the client for two counts of Trafficking in Marijuana. The client denied any knowledge of the contraband and wisely retained Jetton and Meredith before talking any further with law enforcement. Once the case came to court, the client was offered a probationary judgment from the state as a first-time offender. After successfully completing the terms of her probation all charges against her were dismissed, sparing her nearly 6 years in prison and keeping her record clean. This offer had never been made before and was only possible through the hard work of our attorneys.

Cabarrus County Client Accused of Resisting Officers Has Case Dismissed at Trial

Dismissed

A family dispute in Cabarrus County went too far when a woman’s grandmother called the police on her as she tried to pick up her daughter from her grandmother’s home. The police arrived and escalated things, charging her with 2^nd Degree Trespass and Resisting an Officer as she pulled away from the several officers who were forcefully grabbing her. She called Jetton and Meredith, and Attorney Tim Canady took the matter to trial before a judge. The evidence against the client was so weak that the judge agreed to dismiss the case and throw it out in the middle of trial, sparing the client any more indignity.

State Dismisses Statutory Sex Offense Charge Against Client Involved in Dating App Disaster

Dismissed

A man looking for companionship online with a dating app found more than he bargained for when his date who claimed to be 18 was anything but. The police found the 15-year-old in the client’s hotel room and charged him with Indecent Liberties with a Child, Kidnapping, and Statutory Sex Offense with a Child. He hired the attorneys at Jetton and Meredith. The police interviewed the alleged victim on the scene who admitted that they had misled their date, created a fake dating profile, lied about their age repeatedly, and engaged in a consensual encounter. After all these facts came to light the state agreed to dismiss all charges against the client, sparing him from having to register as a sex offender for 30 years and allowing him to avoid decades of time in prison.

A Drug Deal Ends in Death, But Client in Stanly County Given a Second Chance at Life

Probation

When an addict nurse in Stanly County overdosed by injecting cocaine into her arm, her family and the authorities went looking for answers. Her friend who supplied her with the drugs was quickly arrested by the police and charged with Death by Distribution and 2^nd Degree Murder. Faced with these serious accusations, he turned to Jetton and Meredith for help. Arguing passionately on the client’s behalf in the aftermath of this unforeseen tragedy, Attorney Tim Cannady was able to negotiate an offer for Involuntary Manslaughter. The client was sentenced to probation with no time in jail. This saved the client from decades behind bars in prison and a second chance to live a better life.

In-Home Hospice Care Giant's Lawsuit Dismissed against IT Accounting Specialist in the Western District of North Carolina Federal Court

Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith's client was sued in federal court by a large corporate law firm based on conversion, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, punitive damages, and accounting. The plaintiff in this matter was seeking over $100,000 in damages with the possibility of $500,000 if punitive damages were awarded. Through careful research, our attorney realized that this same corporation had made an error in filing this lawsuit that was the same grounds in another published case. Without budging, Jetton and Meredith filed a Motion to Dismiss based on lack of subject matter jurisdiction, failure to state a claim, and failure to meet the heightened pleading standard. As a result, the lawsuit and all the causes of action against the client were dismissed.

Violation of Client's Miranda Rights Leads to Dismissal of Concealed Weapon and Marijuana Charges

Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith's client was wrongfully identified and accused of shooting up a nightclub. After driving home from the bar that same evening (matching the description of the person who did the shooting), the client was told to exit his vehicle with multiple guns drawn on him. Through Miranda violations, law enforcement found a concealed weapon and marijuana in the car. At trial, Jetton and Miranda won their motion based on a Fifth Amendment constitutional violation. As a result, the assistant District Attorney could not proceed further and dismissed all charges against the client.

Cabarrus County Driver Blows .16 After Arrest, But Judge Agrees He is Not Guilty of DWI

Not Guilty

A Kannapolis officer noticed a car sitting at a stoplight at night. Inside he found a man asleep at the wheel, with the car in park and the headlights on. The officer ordered the man out of the car and performed three field sobriety tests on him, which he performed poorly on. He was brought to the jail and blew twice the legal limit, a .16 BAC. When things seemed hopeless, he turned to Jetton and Meredith to save him. Attorney Tim Cannady was able to skillfully argue at trial that at the time the officer noticed the client, his vehicle was not actually in operation. Since the state could not prove this basic element, the judge found the client not guilty of DWI and spared him the consequences of a conviction and revocation of his driver’s license.

Union County Woman Found Not Guilty of Cyberstalking In Political Dispute Gone Wrong

Not Guilty/Dismissed

Two women leading political groups in Union County found themselves supporting different primary candidates. When mistruths were told about one candidate, one of the women took to his defense on email and social media. Things escalated and the other woman pressed charges for Cyberstalking and filed a restraining order against her. She turned to Jetton and Meredith and Attorney Tim Cannady to end this argument once and for all. The client was found not guilty of cyberstalking and additionally, the judge refused to grant the restraining order against her as well.

Client Accused of Assault by Strangulation Exonerated by Judge at Trial

Not Guilty

When a man was accused of domestic abuse and allegedly strangling his partner in front of his child, he retained Jetton and Meredith to assist him. The police charged him with Felony Assault By Strangulation, as well as Assault on Female and Assault Inflicting Serious Injury with a Minor Present. Attorney Mark Jetton started by getting the state to dismiss the felony charge of Assault by Strangulation. But he did not stop there. The client knew that these charges were fictitious and fought the remaining misdemeanors in court with Attorney Jetton’s help. After a trial in front of a judge where they brought up the tumultuous history between the couple and her reasons for fabricating this story, he was found not guilty and acquitted of all charges.

Union County Client’s Charge of Assault by Strangulation Dismissed

Dismissed

A Union County man was confronted by his drug-addicted girlfriend in a state of intoxication and defended himself. The police charged him with Felony Assault by Strangulation. He immediately hired Jetton and Meredith to help bring the truth to light. While the alleged victim was willing to provide authorities with pictures of her bruises and to point the finger at him, she refused to make herself available to the court or to participate in any prosecution once Jetton and Meredith got involved. The prosecutor dismissed the charge against the client, saving him from life as a convicted felon.

Domestic Dispute Dismissed in Gaston County

Dismissed

After a heated argument, a husband and wife in Gaston County found themselves both under arrest for assaulting each other. The husband retained Jetton and Meredith to fight his charges. His criminal record was not the best, and he was afraid that the courts would judge him before he got a fair chance. Once the details of the incident came to light, Attorney Tim Cannady was able to get his charges dismissed. His wife’s charges on the other hand, remain pending.

Charge Dismissed Against Daycare Worker Accused of Striking Child

Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith's client, a daycare teacher, was accused of Assault on a Child for throwing a plastic container at a two-year-old child. The teacher, who had no criminal record, denied intentionally harming the child. Even though the state claimed to have witnesses and video of the incident, Attorney Mark Jetton carefully negotiated the case and was able to earn a dismissal of the charge for his client. Because of this, she will keep a clean record and continue to have a positive work history in the future

Accident in Someone’s Front Yard Leads to DWI Charge in Cabarrus County, Charges Dismissed after Trial.

Jetton and Meredith’s client was driving and lost control causing them to spin off the road and into someone’s front yard. After the accident, the police were called and several officers arrived on scene. After completing the Standard Field Sobriety Tests twice, the client was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired. After being arrested, the police took the client to the Sheriff’s Office where he blew a .13 on the intox machine. Jetton and Meredith’s criminal defense team got involved and after a trial the Judge granted a motion to dismiss, saving the client’s license and keeping his record clean.

Client Found Not Guilty of Two Counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Receives Misdemeanor Conviction After Two Week Trial

Jetton and Meredith's client was charged with two counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon after being accused of robbing two men at gunpoint and pistol-whipping them. After being placed in jail, the client made numerous recorded admissions on the phone including saying he had "made a mistake" and that he had "messed up." The state refused to offer any less than three years and two months in prison for our client. Attorney St. Aubin took the case before a jury where the state presented 7 witnesses and the client testified on his own behalf. After nearly two weeks of trial and five and a half hours of deliberation, the jury unanimously found the client not guilty of two counts of robbery and only guilty of two counts of misdemeanor assault. He was sentenced to probation, a huge change from the 10-plus years in prison that he was facing at trial.

Father Charged with one felony and two misdemeanor assaults after altercation with Child’s Mother

Dismissed and Not Guilty

Jetton and Meredith’s client was involved in a domestic altercation with the mother of his child. During the ongoing custody battle, the client met the mother and the child at a park. During the incident, Jetton and Meredith’s client was spending time with his son when the Mother attacked him trying to take the child back. After the altercation, the Mother called the police and the client was charged with a felony and two misdemeanors. Jetton and Meredith’s Attorneys were able to get the felony dismissed, then at trial got a NOT GUILTY on the misdemeanors.

Car Hits a Tree, Driver Charged with DWI, Jetton and Meredith gets Search Warrant and Case Thrown Out.

Dismissed and Not Guilty

Jetton and Meredith’s client was involved in an accident where he hit a tree in a restaurant parking lot. After the police arrived there was a verbal argument between the client and the officers on the scene. After an investigation into the accident and the client’s actions, the police arrested the client for DWI, Resisting a Public Officer, and Hit and Run. The police then went and got a search warrant to draw the client’s blood for an alcohol screening. At trial Jetton and Meredith argued to the Judge that the search warrant was illegal and therefore the case should be dismissed. The Judge agreed and the client’s charges were all dismissed, keeping the client’s license and record clean.

Speeding Stop leads to Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute charges and Felony Drug Possession Charges

All Cases Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith’s Client was stopped by police in Union County, during the stop they searched his car and found felony amounts of narcotics. The client was charged with Felony Possession and Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Distribute. Jetton and Meredith’s Attorneys were able to not only get the cases DISMISSED, but were able to do so while the cases were still in district court. This allowed the client to keep his job and not have the charges show up as pending during the long court process in Superior Court.

Speeding Stop leads to DWI and Gun Charge

All Charges Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith’s client was out drinking with friends, on his way home, he was stopped for speeding. Following the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, the client was arrested for a DWI and for violating the concealed carry laws for having alcohol in his system while concealing a handgun. Jetton and Meredith went to a hearing on the matter and was able to prove to the Judge that the Officer did NOT have probable cause to arrest the client. Then Jetton and Meredith’s Attorneys were able to secure dismissals of the firearm charge and the speeding ticket, allowing the client’s record to remain clean.

Underage Client Stopped for Speeding, he blows .13 on BAC, charged with DWI

Charges Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith’s client was out partying with friends and despite being under the age of 21 he consumed a lot of alcohol. While driving another underaged friend of his home, he was stopped for speeding. During the investigation, the client was unable to provide his Driver’s License and blew positive on the Preliminary Breath Test Device several times. At the Union County Sheriff’s Office Defendant blew nearly twice the legal limit on the BAC. Jetton and Meredith’s Attorneys got involved and despite the high BAC, were able to get the charges dismissed, saving the client’s license and keeping him from having to go to jail for the level one DWI.

Accident leads to DWI charge after Blood Result comes back .22

Client Found Not Guilty at Trial

Jetton and Meredith’s client was involved in a traffic accident that left his vehicle wrapped around a tree. Charlotte Mecklenburg County Police Department was called in and started a DWI investigation. When the officers arrived, Jetton and Meredith’s client was not in the vehicle and multiple people had gathered around the accident scene. After asking the client to perform several sobriety tests, where the driver admitted he had been drinking and was coming from a bar, the officer arrested him for Driving While Impaired. After being arrested, the client was taken to the hospital where his blood was taken which resulted in a .22, over 3 times the legal limit. During the trial Jetton and Meredith’s Attorneys were able to prove to the Judge that the state could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the client was driving, and the client was found Not Guilty. This allows the client to avoid the double hit on his insurance and keep his driver’s license, as well as his clean record.

Mother Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Breaking and Entering by Ex and his Girlfriend

Charges Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith’s client was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Breaking and Entering after the father of her child took the child from the supervised visit location and tried to hide the child from her. The client went to the father’s home where she found the father, his girlfriend, and eventually the child. While she was at the house, the client discovered the child upstairs and tried to get to them, the child’s father stopped her and during the altercation, it is alleged that the client stabbed the father with a deadly weapon. The police were called and they charged the client with both Breaking and Entering and Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Despite multiple witnesses to the altercation, Jetton and Meredith Attorneys were able to secure a dismissal of all charges against the client and keep her record clean.

Serious Accident leads to DWI charge after Client Blows .15 on BAC

Client Found Not Guilty

Jetton and Meredith’s client was involved in a serious traffic accident that left her vehicle in pieces all across the roadway. The DWI task force was called in and started an investigation. When the officer arrived, they found an empty bottle of vodka in the vehicle. After asking the client to perform several sobriety tests, where even the driver admitted she should not have been driving, the officer arrested her for Driving While Impaired. After being arrested, the client was taken to the Union County Jail where she blew a .15, over twice the legal limit. During the trial Jetton and Meredith’s Attorneys were able to prove to the Judge that the state could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the client was driving while Impaired, and the client was found Not Guilty. This allows the client to avoid the double hit on her insurance and keep her license, as well as her clean record.

Public Urination Charges Dismissed

Charges Dismissed

After a night of drinking our client used a bush for a bathroom. Unfortunately for our client, a police officer was nearby and saw the entire incident. Our client was charged with urinating in public. After investigating our clients claim and working with the district attorney Mr. Jetton was able to get the charge dismissed. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Drug Charges Dropped

All Charges Dismissed

Our client was pulled over and police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. After investigating our clients claim and working with the district attorney Mr. Jetton was able to get all the charges dismissed. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Client Runs Car Off Highway, Collides with Exit Sign

Ticket Dismissed

Our client was distracted while driving and accidentally ran their car off the road colliding with an exit sign. When police arrived, the client left the scene not only with a torn up car, but an extra traffic ticket. Following the collision, Mr. Jetton was hired and worked with the district attorney’s office to get the ticket dismissed – saving the client from a massive insurance rate increase and points on their license. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Panthers Fan Charged with DWI While Leaving Stadium

Not Guilty

A state trooper pulled our client over for swerving into the lane and almost hitting a police car. This occurred after a Carolina Panthers football game. Upon making contact, the state trooper found our client to have a very strong odor of alcohol on their breath and a cooler of beer in the car with empty beer cans. After investigating our client, the state trooper arrested and charged them with a DWI, Unsafe Movement, and Failing to Comply with Drivers License Restrictions. In court, Mr. Jetton went to trial and was able to prove the State did not have adequate evidence to prove the client guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Due to Mr. Jetton’s aggressive defense during the trial, his client was found NOT GUILTY of the DWI. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Traffic Charges Dropped

All Charges Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client Our client was pulled over for rolling through a stop sign. Mr. Jetton was able to get all the charges dropped after getting the in car video from the cops car to prove his client came to a complete stop at the stop sign. By Mr. Jetton getting the charges dropped the violation will not show up on the client’s driving record, will not increase their car insurance, and will not give them points on their driver’s license. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Traffic Ticket Charges Dropped

All Charges Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client Our client was pulled over for speeding 51 in a 35 mph zone. The client was also cited for failing to carry their driver’s license. Mr. Jetton was able to get all the charges dropped. By Mr. Jetton getting the charges dropped the violation will not show up on our client’s driving record, will not increase their car insurance, and will not give them points on their driver’s license. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Criminal Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client Our client was pulled over for having no license plate on their car. After police smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle the police searched the car. The search uncovered a marijuana grinder and open beer can in the glove compartment. After investigating our client’s claim and working with the district attorney Mr. Jetton was able to get all the charges dismissed. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Simple Assault Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client Our client was arrested for simple assault after getting into a fight at a high school basketball game. After Mr. Jetton’s diligent work in finding the security cameras that showed what happened and finding witnesses to testify to the alleged events, Mr. Jetton was able to prove his client acted in self defense. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Larceny Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client Our client was accused of stealing various items from Walmart. Mr. Jetton was able to work with the district attorney’s office to have all the charges dismissed. This outcome ensured our client’s criminal record remained clean and their future was not affected by this charge. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Traffic Ticket Amended

Amended to a Non-Moving Violation

Our client was pulled over for speeding over 20mph in excess of the speed limit. With this high rate of speed our client’s driver’s license was in jeopardy of being revoked and a significant increase in their car insurance. Mr. Jetton was able to work with the district attorney’s office to amend the charge to improper equipment. By Mr. Jetton getting the charge amended to improper equipment the client was able to keep their driver’s license; the violation did not increase their car insurance, and will not give them points on their driver’s license.

NC DMV Drops Restrictions

Saved Our Client's Drivers License

NC DMV v. Client Our client had a driver’s license restriction where they had to have the blow machine in their car for 3 years. During that time period the client had to provide a sample of their breath in the machine every time they drove the vehicle. The DMV notified our client their license was going to be suspended for 1 year because the machine had read they had alcohol in his system when they were driving. After investigating our client’s case, we found that the machine had malfunctioned and we requested a hearing at the North Carolina DMV. At the hearing, we provided testimony and evidence regarding the machines error and the hearing office ruled in our client’s favor. As a result of the hearing our client’s driver’s license was not revoked for an alcohol concentration restriction violation. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Hit & Run Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client Our client was charged with hit and run after hitting a fence and fleeing the scene. After investigating our clients claim and working with the district attorney we were able to get the charge dismissed. By winning the case our client was not expelled and able to graduate. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Injured Motor Vehicle Accident

$175,000 Awarded to Client

On Friday March 27, 2015 after a week-long trial in Union County, North Carolina a jury returned a unanimous verdict for $175,000 dollars in favor of Mark Jetton’s client, a 19 year old teenager, represented by Mr. Jetton who was severely injured in a car accident which occurred on January 6, 2013. The Defendant’s insurance company’s top offer to settle the case was $10,000.00 dollars. Mr. Jetton quoted “this is an example of justice at its finest, an insurance company just trying to save a buck and not caring one bit about someone who was severely hurt and has great amounts of medical bills. The longer I do this work the more and more it becomes evident how insurance companies continue to only be concerned with the bottom dollar and expect everyone to pay their premiums each month but when it comes time for them to pay, they do everything possible to get out of it.” The results cited are illustrative of the matter handled by Mr. Jetton and the firm but do not include all cases the firm handles. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its individual merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes

Dismissed

DWI Dismissed

STATE OF NC v. Client After investigating our client’s case, we found that their drunk driving arrest was illegal. We filed a pre-trial motion to have the arrest thrown out. After presentation and testimony of the evidence in court the judge granted our motion. All of the evidence obtained as the result of our client’s arrest—including their breathalyzer results of .10—was excluded and their DWI was dismissed, saving our client’s job in the process. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Impaired Truck Driver

Dismissed

Truck Driver Charged with DWI while driving their 18-wheeler on the highway Our client was pulled over on the highway after a state trooper observed swerving all over the road in their tractor trailer they were driving for work. Upon making contact with our client the state trooper found our client to be extremely unsteady on their feet, had a very strong odor of alcohol on their breath, and had an open wine bottle in the cabin of their truck. After investigating our client, the state trooper arrested and charged our client with DWI in a commercial vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Open Container, and Reckless Driving. We filed a pre-trial motion to have the case thrown out based on violations of our client’s constitutional rights. After presentation and testimony of the evidence in court we WON the case and all our client charges were dismissed. By winning the case we saved our client’s commercial driver’s license.

Sticky Fingers…As Criminal Charges Linger

Dismissed

Okay, so there you are at the mall. You see it on a low shelf. It’s inexpensive – no one will miss it. Perhaps you’re having a tough day; you’ve gotten away with it before; you’re stressed out – kids, family, etc. Or, perhaps you’re going thru a small mid-life crisis of sorts – and you just want a quick thrill. No biggie, right?? Finally, you think to yourself, “Heck, why not just take it…no one’s looking – and I’ll just pay for it if I get caught…” So, you quickly stuff that bracelet, the hat, Christmas ornament, (or even a sandwich) into your pocket as soon as the girl at the cash register turns her back – then, you coolly walk out of the store thinking to yourself how thrilling it was that you got away with something without paying for it. Then…all of a sudden…BAM!! YOU’RE BUSTED! Please don’t learn the hard way as our clients often do. Recently, Mark Jetton received a (common) call from a client who was going through some personal issues at home. Up until this time, the client had a clean record. The client contacted Mark after stealing a sandwich that he easily could’ve paid for from the food court at the mall. Following the incident, the client had a warrant for his arrest. The client’s mug shot was posted online for all to see. And they were given a criminal charge from the court for Misdemeanor Larceny. However, (very luckily for the client) they had Mr. Jetton on their side. Yet again, Mark was able to work his magic at court on the client’s behalf – and all charges against this “Sandwich Caper” were dismissed. So, next time you see that inexpensive item at the store and no one’s looking…before stuffing it in your pocket – please remember these wise words: Sticky Fingers…As Criminal Charges Linger *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

You’re NO Kenny Chesney Fan!

Ticket Dismissed

Our client called our law office after getting a ticket for possession of alcohol underage at the Kenny Chesney Concert at PNC Music Pavilion. The 19 year old was enjoying the country music, when to their shock and utter surprise another “seemingly” concert goer approached them and gave them an underage drinking citation. Although, in reality, this was no “ordinary” Chesney fan – our client happened to be standing right next to an undercover cop (dressed in plain clothes) who was disguising himself as fan of the band. In the end, Mark jumped right in on the client’s behalf and was able to get the ticket dismissed. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes

Wife Rear-Ends Husband’s Car, Wife Gets Charged with DWI and Blows .24

Client Found Not Guilty

Jetton and Meredith’s client was driving home late one night after dinner when she rear-ended her husband’s car. When the State Highway Patrol Trooper took their client to the breathalyzer machine, the client blew a .24, three times the legal limit. During their investigation of the case, Jetton and Meredith’s criminal defense team uncovered that neither the witness nor the Trooper could prove when the accident occurred or what had happened since that time. Jetton and Meredith’s criminal defense team’s attention to this important detail led them to being able to prove during trial that the State didn’t prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, and their client was found NOT GUILTY. Another win for Jetton and Meredith.

Not Guilty of DWI

All Charges Dropped

Man Charged with DWI after Rear-Ending Someone in McDonalds’ Drive-thru Our client was looking to grab a late night snack at McDonalds after a night out on the town. While waiting in the drive-thru, the car in front of the client started going forward then stopped abruptly. Our client couldn’t stop in time from bumping them in the back. The worst part about the situation was two federal agents were also in the drive-thru line and saw the bump so they called the police. Upon making contact with our client the State Trooper found our client to have a strong odor of alcohol on this breath, red glassy eyes, and slurred speech. After investigating our client the State Trooper arrested and charged our client with a DWI. In court, Mr. Jetton took the case to trial. At trial, Mr. Jetton was able to cross examine the State Trooper to uncover the Trooper did a poor job in his investigation and proved the State did not have adequate evidence to prove his client guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. After jury deliberations Mr. Jetton’s aggressive defense paid off and his client was found NOT GUILITY of Driving While Impaired.

Dodgeball Lands Man in Court, Jetton Saves the Day

Not Guilty

A client of Mark Jetton recently had an unbelievable experience involving his mother-in-law and a tie-dyed dodgeball which resulted in a jury trial. The incident happened while our client was dropping his kids off at a club house. Our client’s mother-in-law was getting into her vehicle, when she claimed she was hit in the head, from behind with said dodgeball; thrown by Mr. Jetton’s client. Because of the incident, the mother-in-law accused our client of ASSAULT ON A FEMALE [by way of dodgeball] – which led to the case being in court for almost two years. The client’s job was at jeopardy, and he was at risk of having a criminal record for the rest of his life should he be convicted of domestic violence. In the end, the “Dodgeball Attack” resulted in a jury trial. Luckily for our client, Mark Jetton was his attorney. The jurors only deliberated a mere 3 minutes before coming back with a NOT GUILTY verdict! *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

These Cowboy Boots are Made for Walking…and for Helping Mark Jetton Win This DWI Case

DWI Dismissed

Criminal defense attorney Mark Jetton’s client was driving home late one night when he was pulled over for expired tags and then asked to “step out of the vehicle” when the Officer suspected he had been drinking. According to the arresting officer’s report, Mark’s client struggled to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test to a satisfactory degree and then blew a 0.13 on the Portable Breath Test. The results led the officer to believe that the Defendant was intoxicated and he was arrested and charged with DWI. The in-car video of the encounter showed the Defendant followed the officer’s instructions but also showed he took the wrong number of steps and with his arms not completely down by his side. What attorney Mark Jetton noticed on the video, however, was that his client had performed this series of field tests while wearing COWBOY BOOTS! These boots had a significant enough heel, to off-set the Defendant’s balance, causing him to misstep during his roadside tests. Mark’s attention to this important detail, among other things, resulted in the Judge ruling in his favor and DISMISSING the DWI charge against his client, and another WIN for Jetton & Meredith. *Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its individual merits. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

NC Lawyers Weekly: Woman Settles Tripping Case for $435K After New Knee Falls to Pieces

Settlement Report — Trip and Fall $435K

A woman whose new knee replacement was ruined when she tripped over a wire in front of a Charlotte office building has settled with an insurance company for $435,000, her attorney reports.* Mark Jetton of Jetton & Meredith in Charlotte reports that his client, who requested that her name be withheld, tripped while she was walking into the Bank of America building in downtown Charlotte, where she works as a paralegal, in November 2015. The client tripped over a thin gauge metal wire that connected a bench and a cigarette butt receptacle and traversed the area where she was walking. The wire was six feet long, and its color blended in with the sidewalk. The client fractured her left shoulder and injured her knee, which she had gotten replaced just 10 months prior, Jetton said. The tendon portion of her previous knee replacement was damaged, which required surgical replacement after her fall. The client alleged that the building’s owner was negligent in its design and that she suffered from depression and anxiety, the inability to maintain full mobility, loss of independence and freedom, lost wages, and permanent injury as a result of the fall. The dispute was settled on Oct. 3 before a lawsuit was formally filed. Key pieces of evidence were photos that the client’s co-workers took on the day of the accident and photos that she took the days following that showed that the wire remained, Jetton said.

Attorney Mark Jetton Helps Airplane Crash Survivor Collect All Available Insurance Proceeds in Pretrial Settlement

Settlement Report - Aviation Negligence

Mark S. Jetton, Jr. (Jetton & Meredith, PLLC) and Jason M. Burton (Burton Law Firm, PLLC) served as counsel for a North Carolina man who suffered significant injuries when his sightseeing flight crashed on March 2, 2016 in Palm Springs, CA. Plaintiff filed the action in Riverside County, California Superior Court and asserted negligence and gross negligence claims against the flight operator based on improper/inadequate maintenance of the fuel system and against the pilot for operator error. The Defendants denied liability and sought enforcement of a Hold Harmless Agreement executed by the Plaintiff prior to flight. Plaintiff was able to overcome the Hold Harmless Agreement based on evidence that the flight operator was grossly negligent in the maintenance and repair of the biplanes’s fuel line. While the lawsuit was pending, the parties reached a confidential resolution and collected all available insurance proceeds.

Attorney Mark Jetton Gets $4 MILLION DOLLAR Settlement for Client Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Settlement Report - $4M Motorcycle Accident

Mark Jetton’s 29-year-old client was riding his custom Harley Davidson motorcycle at approximately 50 mph when another driver failed to yield right-of-way, accelerated from the stop sign, and struck our client's motorcycle at a speed of approximately 15 mph. As a result of the crash, our client was forcibly ejected from his motorcycle and thrown to the pavement where he sustained immediate and substantial injuries. Due to the urgent need for "sub-specialty intervention for a multi-system trauma", our client was airlifted to a better equipped medical facility where he underwent an extensive spinal hardware placement surgery and closed reduction of his deformed and dislocated right hip. The client remained in-patient for six days following the accident, and required constant, on-going therapies, medications and care upon discharge. The value of this case was much more powerful than just injuries, medical expenses and lost wages. Through vivid illustrations, attorney Mark Jetton was able to show the life of a 29-year-old newlywed who was enjoying snowboarding, rebuilding and riding Harley Davidsons, and mountain biking compared to someone who now has permanent hardware in his back and lives a life of physical limitations. This clever, strategic illustration resulted in a $4 MILLION DOLLAR settlement, and a client who was fully compensated and able to remove the financial burdens from his new life. *Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes.

Attorney Mark Jetton Gets All Charges Dismissed

All Charges Dismissed

Jetton and Meredith’s client was accused by his ex-girlfriend of using several weapons to threaten her, and hold her against her will. These accusations led to a restraining order hearing and criminal charges. During the case, Attorney Mark Jetton’s brutal cross examination of the alleged victim uncovered that not only did these accusations not add up, but that what the alleged victim was saying didn’t match how she acted during and after these events. After the hearing, Attorney Jetton was able to prove to the judge that the alleged victim was not telling the truth and the Judge dismissed the restraining order. This was followed shortly by the news that all of the criminal charges were dismissed against the firm’s client, resulting in another big win for Jetton and Meredith.

Client SHOT in the Head with a NAIL GUN!

Full Wages, $44,000 Settlement Awarded to Client

Our client was shot in the head with a nail gun while working for a construction company. The nail penetrated the client’s hard hat and caused a massive brain bleed. Our client was first transported to CMC Pineville Hospital then rushed to the trauma unit at CMC Main. Being shot with a nail gun caused several serious injuries for our client, who received 15-20 staples in the head, had no use of their right arm, and experienced a diminished use of their right leg due to the brain injury. Following his accident, the client reached out to Mark Jetton for help with filing a Workers Compensation case against the construction company. Looking out for the best interest of his client, Mark worked diligently on the case. In the end, the client was paid full wages the entire time they were out of work recovering from injuries and received a $44,000 settlement from the construction company due to the nail gun accident.

Attorney Mark Jetton Helps Driver Keep His License

Client Found Not Guilty and Keeps his License

Jetton and Meredith’s client was stopped for speeding, going 91mph in a 70mph zone. When the officer asked their client to step out of the vehicle they found an open container in the vehicle. After asking the client to perform several sobriety tests, the officer arrested him for speeding and DWI. Upon arrival to the police station to do the breathalyzer, the client refused the test. During the trial Attorney Mark Jetton was able to prove to the judge that the State could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the client was impaired and the client was found not guilty, but that’s not all. The client was also granted a PJC on the speeding ticket allowed the client to keep his driver’s license despite the high speed.

*Every case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Speeding Ticket for 67mph in a 35mph Zone Dismissed

Dismissed

Here at Jetton and Meredith, we know that even traffic tickets can have very serious and immediate consequences for our clients. That is why when our client was charged with speeding at 67mph in a 35mph zone, more than 30 miles over the posted speed limit, we fought hard and the client's ticket was dismissed. This saved the client from points on their license, insurance fees, and court costs.