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Factors that Affect DWI Sentencing in NC
DWI Sentencing Factors The experienced attorneys on the Dummit Fradin Driving While Impaired practice team tirelessly examine all of our clients' cases, with the aim of finding some legal avenue to exploit and argue on our clients' behalf. Our seasoned team can identify the strengths and weaknesses of our client's cases, and subsequently advise [...]
DWI and Vehicle Seizure
"I was charged with DWI in North Carolina and my vehicle was seized. I am told it is going to be sold, is this true and how can I stop it?" The short answer is: "It depends." If you or someone you know has had a vehicle seizure related to a Driving While Impaired [...]
Expunction / Expungement: Cleaning Up a Criminal Record
Whether you call it an expunction or expungement (they are used interchangeably), the process by which one can wipe their criminal record clean is a great tool and one that may prove very worthwhile. Having a criminal record can affect potential employment and educational opportunities and can have implications on eligibility for governmental programs [...]
During a Police Pat Down, Can The Officer Seize Anything that He Finds On Me?
Police Pat-Down Search and the Plain Feel Doctrine in North Carolina If you're stopped for a police pat down, also known as a terry stop, you may wonder if the police officer can take or seize whatever he find on you. As in most cases, [...]
Recovering Attorney’s Fees in Civil Cases
Attorney's Fees: Who Pays in North Carolina Civil Lawsuits? Innocent plaintiffs are often frustrated by the need to pay attorney’s fees despite their legitimate claims against wrongful defendants. Understandably, many plaintiffs believe that they would not need to spend money on attorney’s fees and other [...]
30 Day Civil Revocation | How to Fight for Your NC Driver’s License
What is a 30 Day Civil Revocation? In North Carolina, it's possible to have your license revoked immediately upon getting charged with a criminal or traffic offense before even going to trial. Unfortunately, getting your license back in this situation can be tricky. But, it's doable and you'll need to act quickly. If you [...]
The Battle for Third Party Custody in NC
In child custody cases there are times when a non-parent wants to pursue custody of a child. This is referred to as third party custody. In these types of cases, there are certain obstacles that non-parents will need to overcome. The Child's Best Interest When parents are faced with a dispute involving custody of [...]
Reduced Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Offenses
The United States Sentencing Commission ("USSC"), an independent agency in the judicial branch, has voted unanimously to amend the federal sentencing guidelines to reduce the sentences for most drug trafficking offenses. Perhaps most notably, this amendment will apply retroactively. Therefore, the amendment could shorten sentences for nearly 50,000 people who are currently incarcerated for [...]
Probation Violation: Absconding
As a law firm that focuses on criminal defense in North Carolina, we've received many questions about probation violations. Below is a question we got from a client about absconding probation. Q: Have I violated probation by not notifying my probation officer that I have moved? [...]
Child Custody in NC: What You Need to Know
Understanding Child Custody in North Carolina: Key Factors and Considerations When it comes to determining child custody in NC, there are many factors to consider and decisions to be made. The child custody process in North Carolina can often be a confusing one for parents, as statutory [...]
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