# Claims & Evidence Matrix — State v. Matthew James McAchran

## Criminal Defense Claims

### Claim 1: Franks Hearing — Warrant Invalid Due to Uncorroborated Hearsay

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| Affidavit relied on hearsay | 3 witnesses listed: John Parson, Krissy Koch, Shane Crews | `records/search-warrant/search_warrant_consolidated.txt` |
| No eyewitnesses to assault | None of 3 witnesses were present at incident | `records/search-warrant/ANALYSIS.md:36-38` |
| Ex-partner bias not disclosed | Shane Grey Crews = victim's ex-boyfriend, not disclosed in affidavit | `03-people.md:52` |
| No indicia of reliability | No corroboration, no credibility assessment in affidavit | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:25-30` |
| Double hearsay | Siblings relayed victim's out-of-court statements | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:28` |
| No independent corroboration | No surveillance, records check, or witness interviews | `records/legal-research/illinois_v_gates_application.md:23-28` |

**Legal Standard:** *Franks v. Delaware* (438 U.S. 154) — warrant invalid if affidavit contains reckless omissions material to PC. *Illinois v. Gates* (462 U.S. 213) — totality test requires indicia of reliability. *State v. Arrington* (311 N.C. 633) — NC follows Gates.

### Claim 2: Scope Violation — Fourth Amendment

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| Warrant for living room | Warrant authorized search for evidence of assault in living room | `records/search-warrant/ANALYSIS.md:27-33` |
| Cannabis found in master bedroom | Opposite side of house from living room | `08-seized-evidence.md:20-24` |
| Locked box in closet | Back corner of master bedroom closet - forced open | `08-seized-evidence.md:25-30` |
| No nexus to assault | Cannabis, scale, jars = zero connection to assault | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:75-78` |
| House layout | Living room (front) → hallway → master bedroom (back, opposite side) | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:64-71` |

**Legal Standard:** *Maryland v. King* (569 U.S. 435) — scope must be reasonable. *Ybarra v. Illinois* (444 U.S. 85) — warrant doesn't authorize searching everywhere. *State v. Porter* (22-516 NC COA) — suppression for exceeding scope.

### Claim 3: Involuntary Consent

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| Detective said "not being arrested" | Verbal assurance before lock combination provided | `06-defense-strategy.md:38-48` |
| Consent induced by deception | "Not being arrested" was materially false (charges coming) | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:114-115` |
| No knowledge of right to refuse | Matthew was not informed he could refuse consent | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:107` |
| Coercive circumstances | 1:30 AM, multiple officers, home surrounded | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:109` |
| Fruit of poisonous tree | Box already illegally seized under invalid warrant | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:121-125` |
| Bodycam not obtained | Critical evidence of exact words used - discovery needed | `records/legal-research/anticipated_prosecution_arguments.md:discovery_table` |

**Legal Standard:** *Schneckloth v. Bustamonte* (412 U.S. 218) — consent must be voluntary under totality. *U.S. v. Harrison* (639 F.3d 1273) — false statement defendant wasn't target rendered consent involuntary.

### Claim 4: Medical Necessity — Complete Defense

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| Chronic Lyme (13 yrs) | Positive Western blot, treated by Dr. Steele | `07-medical-profile.md:30-35` |
| Cervical spinal stenosis | MRI documentation, cord compression risk | `07-medical-profile.md:40-45` |
| Polyneuropathy | Dropping objects, numbness, incontinence | `07-medical-profile.md:50-55` |
| Gabapentin failed | Nausea, headaches - discontinued | `07-medical-profile.md:111` |
| Lyrica failed | Identical adverse effects - discontinued | `07-medical-profile.md:112` |
| LDN failed | No relief after 6 months - discontinued | `07-medical-profile.md:113` |
| SSRIs contraindicated | Severe adverse reaction - shaking, panic attacks | `07-medical-profile.md:114` |
| NC has NO medical program | 1 of only 11 states without medical cannabis | `records/legal-research/nc_cannabis_policy_context.md:5-10` |
| Provider recommended | Dr. Steele: "Low dose CBD and THC products" | `07-medical-profile.md:132-134` |
| Driving limitation | 2 providers documented inability to drive (Daubert, Silwal) | `07-medical-profile.md:42-45` |
| Research supporting | 115+ PubMed studies over 25 years | `records/legal-research/cannabis_medical_research_compilation.md:1-20` |

**Legal Standard:** *State v. Hudgins* (167 N.C. App. 705) — NC recognizes common-law necessity defense. *State v. Thomas* (103 N.C. App. 264) — 3 elements affirmed.

### Claim 5: No Distribution Evidence — PWISD Cannot Stand

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| No standardized weights | Each container different weight | `04-charges.md:59-68` |
| No cash | No large sums found | `04-charges.md:59-68` |
| No client lists | No ledgers or transaction records | `04-charges.md:59-68` |
| No packaging materials | No baggies for resale | `04-charges.md:59-68` |
| Single locked box | Entire 371.28g in one location = personal storage, not inventory | `04-charges.md:59-68` |
| Driving limitation | Cannot drive reliably - distribution logistically impossible | `07-medical-profile.md:42-45` |
| Handwritten strain names | Therapeutic selection, not standardized inventory | `04-charges.md:62` |
| Scale for edible dosing | Precise cannabutter dosing, not weighing sales | `04-charges.md:64` |

**Legal Standard:** *State v. Carruthers* (251 N.C. App. 325) — PWISD requires proof of intent beyond mere possession of quantity.

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## Civil Rights Claims (§ 1983)

### Claim 6: Unreasonable Search (4th Amendment)

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| State action | Det. C.T. Inman, KPD - acting under color of law | `03-people.md:47` |
| Warrant invalid | Based on uncorroborated hearsay, no indicia of reliability | See Claim 1 above |
| Scope exceeded | Master bedroom searched under living room warrant | See Claim 2 above |
| No reasonable officer | Could not believe this search was lawful | `records/legal-research/comprehensive_legal_arguments.md:88-91` |

### Claim 7: Malicious Prosecution

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| Charges filed | 4 counts on May 8, 2026 | `04-charges.md:3-4` |
| Victim exonerated before filing | Jamie Parson confirmed Matthew's account mid-April | `case-brief.md:45-51` |
| Officer Martin filed charges | Despite knowing victim recanted | `03-people.md:48` |
| No probable cause after exoneration | Only evidence was hearsay that victim herself contradicted | `records/legal-research/anticipated_prosecution_arguments.md:30-35` |
| 17-day gap | April 21 (victim exonerated) → May 8 (charges filed) | `02-timeline.md:110` |

### Claim 8: Monell — Failure to Train (KPD Pattern)

| Element | Evidence | Source Document |
|---------|----------|----------------|
| Pattern of improper seizures | Det. J.N. Smith seized legal CBD without warrant (YES! Weekly) | `records/legal-research/kpd_cbd_seizure_pattern.md:1-20` |
| Same type of conduct | Both cases: KPD seized cannabis-related products improperly | `records/legal-research/kpd_cbd_seizure_pattern.md:72-80` |
| Captain admitted ignorance | Clodfelter: "I don't know that [it] is illegal" | `records/legal-research/kpd_cbd_seizure_pattern.md:48-50` |
| Free training offered | Bob Crumley offered free hemp vs. marijuana training | `records/legal-research/kpd_cbd_seizure_pattern.md:55-60` |
| ALE contradicted KPD | Beckom: "I'm still not sure why she's saying it was ALE" | `records/legal-research/kpd_cbd_seizure_pattern.md:40-45` |

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## Evidence Status

| Critical Evidence | Status | Action Needed |
|------------------|--------|---------------|
| Bodycam (Apr 15) - consent conversation | **NOT OBTAINED** | Discovery request to KPD |
| Bodycam (Apr 21) - ultimatum | **NOT OBTAINED** | Discovery request to KPD |
| Full warrant affidavit | **NOT OBTAINED** | Discovery request to prosecutor |
| AOC-CR-206 inventory | **OCR incomplete** | Request clean copy from clerk |
| Det. Inman personnel file | **NOT REQUESTED** | May show pattern |
| KPD training records | **NOT REQUESTED** | Critical for Monell |
| Floorplan of 417 Charles Conner Dr | **NOT IN RECORDS** | Would strengthen scope argument |
| Mason's age documentation | **NOT IN RECORDS** | Relevant to child safety argument |
| 2020 expungement status | **UNKNOWN** | Check with Rockingham County |