# Civil Rights Attorney Outreach — Email Templates

## Email Template 1: Initial Inquiry (Patterson Harkavy / Grace Tisdale / Morrow Vermitsky)

**Subject:** §1983 Case Inquiry — Kernersville Police — Unlawful Search / Malicious Prosecution

Dear [Attorney Name/Firm],

I am seeking representation for a §1983 civil rights case against the Kernersville Police Department (KPD) and the City of Kernersville, NC.

**Case Summary:**
On April 14, 2026, EMS transported the alleged victim from my residence. The victim later fully exonerated me — confirming no assault occurred. Twenty days after that exoneration, Officer Christopher E. Martin filed charges against me. The search warrant — obtained from Det. C.T. Inman — relied entirely on uncorroborated hearsay from Martin, who had no direct knowledge of the incident (Franks violation). All four felony charges were DISMISSED on May 29, 2026 via GS 90-96 conditional discharge. The sole remaining charge is a misdemeanor possession with no active supervision.

**Violations:**
- **Fourth Amendment** — Franks violation (warrant based on uncorroborated hearsay, 0 eyewitnesses)
- **Fourth Amendment** — Scope violation (living room warrant → master bedroom locked box)
- **Consent through deception** — Detective told me I was "not being arrested" before obtaining lock combination
- **Malicious prosecution** — Officer filed charges 23 days after victim exonerated me
- **Monell liability** — KPD has 14-year documented pattern of improper cannabis seizures (5+ incidents)
- **Deliberate indifference** — Medical cannabis seized despite physician recommendation (Dr. Jason Steele)

**Damages:**
- Lost business income: Self-employed @ $47/hr × 40 hrs/week
- Legal fees: Retained counsel
- Property loss: Cannabis (medical) and personal items
- Emotional distress, reputational harm
- Estimated range: $200K–$450K+

**Evidence Available:**
- Ring doorbell video (incident date + police response)
- 3,000+ pages of medical records (13 years chronic Lyme, brain MRI lesion, failed pharmaceuticals)
- KPD misconduct pattern documentation (5 incidents, 14 years)
- Search warrant with Franks analysis
- Court records (26CR302000-330)

I am available for a consultation at your earliest convenience. I can provide the full case file and evidence catalog upon request.

Best regards,
Matthew James McAchran
matt@topta.co

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## Email Template 2: Short / Direct (James Scott Farrin / Local Counsel)

**Subject:** §1983 — Kernersville Police — Unlawful Search — Case 26CR302000-330

Counselor,

I am seeking representation for a §1983 claim against the Kernersville Police Department. All four felony charges against me were dismissed. The search warrant was obtained through uncorroborated hearsay (Franks violation), exceeded its scope, and consent was obtained through deception. A 14-year KPD misconduct pattern supporting Monell liability has been documented.

- **Defendant**: Matthew McAchran, 417 Charles Conner Dr, Kernersville NC
- **Case**: 26CR302000-330 (Forsyth District Court)
- **Outcome**: All felonies dismissed; GS 90-96 conditional discharge
- **Damages**: $200K-$450K+ (self-employed, lost income, property, emotional distress)
- **Key Evidence**: Ring video, 3,000+ medical records, search warrant, KPD pattern

Would you be willing to review this case for a potential §1983 lawsuit?

Sincerely,
Matthew McAchran

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## Email Template 3: Bodycam / Discovery Request to DA

**Subject:** Discovery Request — State v. McAchran 26CR302000-330 — Bodycam Footage

To the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office,

Pursuant to G.S. 15A-902 and Brady v. Maryland, I respectfully request the following discovery materials in the above-referenced case:

1. **Bodycam footage (April 15, 2026)** — Full, unedited recordings from all officers present during the search of 417 Charles Conner Dr, including the consent conversation
2. **Bodycam footage (April 21, 2026)** — Full recordings of follow-up visit/interview at KPD
3. **Search warrant affidavit (complete)** — Including all pages of Det. Inman's affidavit
4. **AOC-CR-206 (Inventory of Items Seized)** — Legible copy
5. **911 call recordings** — Related to the April 14 incident
6. **Scene photographs** — Taken during/after the search
7. **Jamie Parson medical records** — Treatment records and statements post-recovery

These materials are essential for pending suppression motions and potential civil proceedings.

Thank you,
Matthew McAchran

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## Attorney Contact List

| Firm | Phone | Email | Best For |
|------|-------|-------|----------|
| **Patterson Harkavy LLP** (Greensboro) | 1-800-458-2541 | info@pathlaw.com | Multi-million §1983 settlements in NC |
| **Grace, Tisdale & Clifton** (Winston-Salem) | 336-515-6552 | gtc@nc-criminal-lawyers.com | Local KPD/§1983 experience |
| **Morrow Vermitsky Costello** (Winston-Salem) | 336-760-1400 | info@mvclawgroup.com | Local §1983, notable settlements |
| **James Scott Farrin** (Durham/Triad) | 1-866-900-7078 | contact@farrin.com | Contingency, strong §1983 record |
| **Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA** (Winston-Salem) | 336-722-9100 | info@triadlaw.com | Civil litigation |
| **Littlejohn Law, PLLC** (Charlotte) | 704-610-0850 | info@littlejohnlaw.com | Civil rights / §1983 |
| **ACLU of North Carolina** | — | legal@acluofnc.org | Referrals to top civil rights firms |

## Discovery & Evidence Checklist

| Item | Status | File Location |
|------|--------|---------------|
| Bodycam Apr 15 | ⏳ Not yet received | — |
| Bodycam Apr 21 | ⏳ Not yet received | — |
| Search warrant affidavit | ✅ Have partial | `records/search-warrant/` |
| Inventory of seized items | ⏳ Request pending | — |
| 911 call recordings | ⏳ Not yet received | — |
| Scene photographs | ✅ Have Ring video | `records/ring-downloads/` |
| Jamie Parson records | ⏳ Not yet received | — |
| KPD personnel files | ⏳ Not yet received | — |