Whether law enforcement has probable cause to search is a critical issue in most drug arrests where the defendant is inside a vehicle.  Often times, that probable cause is based on the law enforcement officer's detection of the odor of marijuana.  This letter from the State Bureau of Investigations Director opines that law enforcement officers are not able to differentiate between the smell of legal CBD products (which contain small amounts of THC) and marijuana, an illegal controlled substance; and provides additional ammunition to defense attorney's challenging probable cause for searches based on marijuana odor.  For more information on warrantless searches and Constitutional rights, contact Parton & Associates.

Excellent article written by our close colleague, Ryan Stowe at Polaris Law Firm, reminding attorneys of the importance the role Counselor At Law plays to indigent clients.
https://www.ncbar.gov/media/730485/journal-23-4.pdf 

Parton & Associates Founder and Managing Partner, Corey V. Parton, is the Moderator for the NBI, Inc. Criminal Court Judicial Forum being held today in Charlotte, NC.  The seminar, 
As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Criminal Litigation, has quite an impressive panel of North Carolina Judges: Judge Jeffrey Carpenter, Judge Robert Ervin, Judge Daniel Kuehnert, Judge William Pomeroy and Judge Christopher Bragg.  A few of the interesting topics for discussion are: Inadequately Reading and Requesting Necessary Discovery; Failing to Object When Merited or Making Pointless Objections; Not Being Prepared for Trial, Testifying, Hearings and Sentencing; and Top Ethical Mistakes Being Made in Criminal Litigation.  Use these links to learn more about today’s Criminal Court Judicial Forum or NBI, Inc. and upcoming Continuing Legal Educations Seminars.

Congratulations to Parton & Associates Founder and Managing Partner, Corey V. Parton, for his 5 Years of Service Recognition from Martindale-Hubbell.  Attorney Parton has been practicing law in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2013, winning settlements for his clients in the areas of Commercial Litigation and finding the best possible outcomes for his clients facing charges in Criminal Defense.  

Congratulations to Corey V. Parton for being selected by Marquis Who’s Who to be profiled in the 2018 volume.  Marquis Who’s Who selects men and women from around the globe whose achievements influence the people of today and provides their biographical information for public record and for posterity.  Individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value including position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in their field. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/454411/parton-associates-celebrates-10-years-of-combined-practiced-experience-in-law

Parton & Associates is honored to have sponsored a table and participated in the Muggsy Bogues 2018 Always Believe Celebrity Classic golf tournament  

Always Believe Inc. is organized to assist at risk youth ages 12 through 18 in the involvement of activities and programs focusing on student athletics, scholarship, leadership development, character building, mentoring, and team building. The main goal is the enhancement of youth, reaching their full potential as well rounded students and productive adult citizens.

Defense attorneys, Jeremy Smith and Corey V. Parton, talk with WCCB Charlotte about the plea deal obtained for their client, Matthew Benner, who was facing the death penalty.