Recent and Notable Greensboro Case Results

Here you’ll find a number of Greensboro case results that illustrate how our attorneys handle a variety of cases in Guilford County and Alamance County. From domestic to criminal cases, our attorneys are dedicated to helping each and every client.

Disclaimer: The facts and circumstances of each case are different as such each case must be evaluated upon the unique circumstances and facts. The results summarized here are not necessarily representative of the results obtained in all cases.

Motion for Appropriate Relief Granted in Guilford County

Our client, like many others, got a dreaded speeding ticket in Guilford County. Unfortunately, Guilford County has a new policy that makes it difficult to get a reduction on any speeding charge where the top speed is over 90 miles per hour. So, our client hired legal counsel. Attempting a Prayer for Judgement Continued Her previous lawyer helped her get a Prayer for Judgement Continued. This is a motion unique to North Carolina that allows people with traffic violations to plead guilty to an offense and ask for a Prayer for Judgement from the judge. If the judge grants the Prayer for Judgement, the offense is not entered against the defendant. It is still documented, but points are not added to the person's driving record. However, one caveat is that there's a limit to the number of Prayers for Judgement a judge can grant per household. And, the [...]

Motion for Contempt Reunites Father and Son

Our client in Greensboro was denied visitation with his son for over a year. Our Attorney successfully argued a Motion for Contempt in Guilford County. The Judge reinstated visitation effective immediately and found his wife in contempt of court for withholding visitation. Our client had been denied any and all visitation with his son and we were able to reunite them through the successful representation. Meet with a Child Custody Lawyer in Greensboro, NC Knowing how to handle child custody issues requires good knowledge of the laws in the particular state and county. Our Greensboro child custody lawyers have decades of experience advocating for clients in Guilford County. Contact us today to meet with an experienced child custody lawyer in Greensboro.

Dismissed – Domestic Violence Protective Order

Our Greensboro criminal defense attorney represented a Greensboro client who faced a protective order. This prohibited him from contacting his ex-wife and two minor children for a year and other serious consequences. Our criminal defense attorney successfully had the Domestic Violence Protective Order dismissed in Guilford County, which allowed him to continue seeing his children. Get our Criminal Defense Attorneys On Your Side The criminal defense attorneys at Dummit Fradin have years of experience handling all types of criminal cases, including domestic violence. Meet with us today to get started on a personalized defense strategy. We have offices throughout the Triad in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point for your convenience.

Not Guilty – Driving While Impaired Greensboro, NC

A client came to us in Greensboro charged with a Driving While Impaired (DWI). The DWI charge occurred in the middle of the night after the client left work. Our legal team tried the case to verdict. After showing that the stop was unreasonable, and the officer detained our client for an unreasonable length of time, the judge found our client Not Guilty.

DWI Appeal a Success for Davie County Client

Attorney: Patrick Apple Type of Case: DWI and Misdemeanor Simple Assault Case Result: Motion to Suppress Granted - Voluntary Dismissal by the State County: Davie County Criminal defense attorney Patrick Apple successfully represented a client who was facing a charge of a first offense DWI in Davie County. The Traffic Stop Around midnight, 911 Dispatch received a call about a domestic assault at a residence in Davie County. The caller identified our client as one of the individuals involved in the dispute. So, Dispatch notified law enforcement that our client was driving a white SUV, including the make and model. Dispatch also disclosed to law enforcement that our client had consumed alcohol. Soon after, a law enforcement officer observed a vehicle matching the description leaving the neighborhood of the call. The officer looked up the vehicle registration, and it came back to the same address. The vehicle registration [...]

Victory – Father’s Custody Protected

A Dummit Fradin Family Law attorney represented a father in a custody case in Greensboro. The wife had fled the county with all five of their minor children, age 2 to 15. After a full trial, the Judge ordered that all 5 children be returned to the custody of their father and live with him and ordered that the wife not take the kids again.

Father Awarded Child Custody After False Charges are Dropped

A Dummit Fradin child custody attorney represented a father of five children in Greensboro. His wife had obtained two frivolous Domestic Violence Protective Orders and also taken out false assault charges against him. Our lawyer successfully argued that the father should be given custody and possession of the marital residence. The mother was permitted to have visitation and ordered to leave the residence. The father can now resume his normal life with his children, without fear of false allegations from his wife. Our legal team also had both protective orders and the assault charges dismissed. Schedule a Consultation with a Child Custody Lawyer Today Perhaps the most contested area of family law and divorce involves child custody, and this is an area where you almost certainly need to retain the services of a skilled child custody attorney. When a marriage or relationship breaks down, it can be an [...]

Rape Charges Dropped Against College Student

Attorney: Patrick Apple Type of Case: Criminal Pre-Charge on Felony Rape Accusation Case Result: Rape Charges Dropped County: Guilford County A young college-aged man was contacted by law enforcement. They asked to speak to him about a serious accusation from a young college-aged woman. The woman had filed a complaint with the police that our client had committed rape against her. The Client wisely declined to speak with the Detective and contacted Dummit Fradin instead. If convicted of the rape charge, our client was facing an active prison sentence, registration on the sex offender list, and the inability to apply for US citizenship. So, he hired criminal attorney Patrick Apple to represent him on a pre-charge investigation. Our client had no idea where the accusation could have come from. Patrick Apple worked with our client to reconstruct a timeline of recent events. Afterward, they were able to narrow [...]

With Remote Learning Concerns, Mother Fights to Maintain Primary Custody

Type of Case: Child Custody Case Result: Primary Physical Custody Awarded County: Guilford County Our Greensboro family law team recently represented a mother who had been the primary caretaker of both of her young girls. The mother had been most involved with the major aspects of their lives, such as schooling and medical visits. Remote Learning, Custody Schedules, and Tech Resources However, a significant concern the mother had was the father's ability to help their oldest daughter with remote learning. Her daughter was just about to start Kindergarten and it would be held online due to COVID-19. Our client knew that the current custody schedule of the father having the girls two nights per week was ideal, but the father wanted more. As a result, our client was potentially facing having less time with her girls per week, despite being their primary caretaker. And, her kindergartener's quality of [...]

Dismissed – Speeding 25 Over in Greensboro, NC

Our client was cited for speeding 25 over the speed limit in Greensboro, North Carolina. If convicted of such a high speed, our client was facing revocation of their driver’s license. Fortunately, our Greensboro attorney was able to get the Assistant District Attorney to agree to dismiss the speeding ticket. Thus, the client’s Commercial Driver’s License was saved, and also their job. Did you also get a Speeding Ticket in Greensboro, NC? If you've received a citation for speeding in Greensboro, contact Dummit Fradin today. Don't make the mistake of paying the fine. Paying the fine on your citation is equivalent to pleading guilty. This will, in turn, add points to your license and make your insurance rates spike. Contact us today to discuss your options.

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