Janet Danahey Attorney Don Vaughan, who represented Janet Danahey in her petition for clemency, recently met with a NC Parole Commission officer to follow up on her case. The case made headlines when it happened and continues to be discussed. According to Vaughan, Janet was playing a prank, which got out of hand. Vaughan said,…
Attorney Don Vaughan has worked with a team of attorneys to assemble a mass tort action across the State of North Carolina in the upcoming opioid settlement. According to an interview Vaughan gave The Mountaineer, “This is a very large case with multiple parties as plaintiffs and as defendants. Hopefully, we’re getting to the 9th…
Don Vaughan, who is known throughout North Carolina for his work on clemency, recently received news that the Governor commuted the sentence of April Barber, a case that Vaughan took up seven years ago. Vaughan filed a petition with the Governor’s office on behalf of his client, April Barber. “After reviewing April’s case file, it…
He teaches a course on State and Local Government and brings in guest speakers from across the state to give students the opportunity to learn from top thought leaders in law and local government. He received his law degree from Wake Forest in 1979, where he was a member of the Wake Forest Law Review.…
If you have been charged with a DWI (driving while intoxicated) otherwise known as a DUI (driving under the influence), you face a multitude of serious consequences. The court could penalize you with fines, community service, or even jail time. Whether this is your first offense or you’ve been arrested before, hiring an experienced North…
Virtual Zoom Meeting to Learn about Expungement Attorney Don Vaughan recently led a session for the Greensboro Human Relations Commission on Expungements and Expunctions.
If you’ve been in an auto accident where vehicle damage or personal injury has occurred, you will unfortunately have to deal with insurance companies, either your own or that of the other party involved. You want to get the best settlement possible, and these tips will help you to get the very most from the…
Can you claim a religious exemption in the workplace for the COVID-19 vaccine? Attorney Don Vaughan is an adjunct law professor at Wake Forest University. CBS17 News recently sat down with Vaughan to learn more about the legal aspects in claiming a religious exemption in the workplace. Watch full story here. Russ Bowen Sep 23,…
Ten years ago, I represented Janet Danahey in her clemency petition. May this tragedy never happen again. The full story in the Greensboro News and Record can be seen by clicking here. As quoted, “Was she a good case for clemency? Yes,” Vaughan said.
Greensboro News & Record January 7, 2001 Author: PARKER LEE NASH Staff Writer After 14 years in prison, a 62-year-old Guilford County man will walk free Tuesday because of an order signed by Gov. Jim Hunt in his last hours in office. Joe Kennedy was condemned in 1986 to serve two consecutive life sentences after…