Recent Case Results

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.

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.

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.

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.