Case Results in Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas
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.
Mistaken Identity: Clearing our Client’s Name
Attorney: Tyler Chriscoe Type of Case: Misdemeanor Larceny Case Result: Voluntary Dismissal with Court-Ordered Expungement Location: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County A Promotion Denied Our soon-to-be client, a normally hardworking guy, was ecstatic when his name came up for a significant promotion at work. Not only would he receive more money but more responsibility and faster advancement. There was only one hurdle left, a review with his bosses that included a background check. He was not concerned, he had a troubled past, but nothing new. He had been through these reviews before, his bosses knew about his history and more importantly, how he had cleaned his life up. This should have been a formality. However, when they showed him the background check, he was dumbfounded. It showed he had a pending larceny charge. Stuck in a state of utter confusion, he simply couldn't understand what had happened. [...]
Third-Party Granted Emergency Custody in Forsyth County
Type of Case: Emergency Custody Granted to Third-Party Case Result: The client was given exclusive legal and physical custody of both children. The opposing party was not given any visitation at this time. County: Forsyth County A client rushed to retain our firm for help getting two children back in her custody immediately. Our family law team, which handles emergency custody cases regularly, quickly met with the client and proceeded to file an emergency ex parte custody motion with the court. But, not before overcoming a few legal challenges along the way. Visitation Goes Wrong The client had been granted Intervenor status. She had cared for the children full-time in her home as their primary caregiver for the past two years. The opposing party, in this case, was the biological mother who had an existing visitation schedule with the children. During the last visitation, the mother took the [...]
Dismissed – Carry Concealed Gun and Possession of Marijuana
A Dummit Fradin criminal defense attorney submitted a motion to suppress evidence due to the Winston-Salem law enforcement violating our client's Miranda rights. Our attorney succeeded in getting the charges dismissed after winning his motion to suppress evidence. If you're facing a criminal charge, don't hesitate to contact our criminal defense team at Dummit Fradin. We have offices located in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point. Our attorneys are always ready to listen to your case and give their honest feedback regarding your options. Call today to schedule a free criminal case consultation.
Dismissed – DWI won for Corpus Delicti
Our founder, Clarke Dummit, won another DWI case based upon the Corpus Delicti rule. Our client got charged with DWI after the Winston-Salem police officer heard the crash and drove over to the scene of the wreck 3 minutes later. When the officer arrived our client was out of the car with the hood open looking at the damage to the grill. There was another person at the scene who could have been driving, but our client said he was driving. There was no physical evidence that our client was driving, and the only circumstantial evidence (that our client owned the car, and was at the scene) led equally to the conclusion that he was a passenger. Our client was arrested and blew a .17 at the station. What is Corpus Delicti? Mr. Dummit of Dummit Fradin made a motion to dismiss at the close of the State’s [...]
Dismissed | Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Resisting Officer
Our client was facing sentencing on multiple counts in Winston-Salem and hired criminal defense attorney Clarke Dummit. Mr. Dummit presented multiple potential evidentiary issues, and possible suppression and identification issues if the case went to trial. Rather than continue with trial, the State agreed to dismiss all charges once our client paid restitution and did community service.
Finding Peace Through Mediation: A Tenacious Effort
Outstanding Results from the Family Law Attorneys in Winston-Salem: Settlement of All Divorce Issues in Mediation Difficult and Emotional Time Divorce is never easy. It's the end of a huge chapter in a person's life. However, it is usually not a good sign when a client comes to us seeking a second attorney. In this case, the client had already attempted mediation, which resulted in a deadlock and high levels of hostility between both parties. The previous counsel had not been able to get the case settled, and the other side was making unreasonable offers. Our client was facing litigation and would most likely fare poorly. Dummit Fradin was determined to help the client get the best outcome possible. Back to Mediation The first step in the process was to persuade the opposing counsel, client, and the judge to order the parties [...]
Driving is Risky Business: Go with the Flow or Impede Others?
Driving Can Be Risky Business - Do You Go With the Flow or Impede Others? This is one client's story A Typical Commute Goes Awry Driving down our normal paths every day, from work to home, from home to school, from school to work becomes customary, expected, even ordinary. We try to stay alert, we try to stay safe, but these routes become so ingrained in our daily routines that we drive them on autopilot, nearly without thought. We follow along with others on the same paths in life thinking about our jobs, our kids, or singing along to our favorite songs. We know these roads. We know their hazards and their twists and turns. These are our safe zones. For one Forsyth County woman, just going along about her daily drive, the same as she does every day, these familiar spaces [...]
From Crash to DWI Trial: Winning With A Tactical Cross
From A Car Crash to a DWI Trial: Winning through the Art of Tactical Cross-Examination Facing criminal charges is always stressful, but it's especially difficult when it's a Driving While Impaired (DWI) charge. The consequences can feel overwhelming: the client will have to pay court fines and legal fees, will face at least one license suspension, and probation or jail time depending on the circumstances, unless a plea bargain can be arranged. Additionally, there are potential future consequences to employment, custody battles, housing, or anything where having a criminal record might be a problem. A guilty verdict after a DWI trial can and will upend a person's entire life. Therefore, it's imperative when facing this kind of charge, that your attorney is experienced in DWI defense so they have effective strategies at every stage in the case. Recently, [...]
Father Attains Child Support with 50/50 Custody
Winston-Salem Family Law Team Type of Case: Child Support Case Result: Father Granted Child Support with 50/50 Custody County: Forsyth County Our attorney recently represented a father in a child support case in Forsyth County. The client held 50/50 custody of his children and now needed Erica's help in getting a fair child support arrangement. Months before the two parties even separated, our client took medical leave from his job while he had shoulder surgery. The parties then separated and our client did not go back to his job after medical leave. Going back meant he'd have to work 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am without anyone to care for his children. So he was forced to take a different job making less money. Accurately Imputing Income for Fair Child Support Although he no longer worked there, the county was trying to impute the first, higher-paying [...]
Mother, Daughter Narrowly Avoid Vehicle Forfeiture
Attorney: Clarke Dummit Type of Case: Vehicle Forfeiture Case Result: Successfully received a court order returning the car County: Forsyth County A mother and her daughter were both on the title of a car. However, it was primarily the daughter's vehicle. A friend of the daughter took it without permission and got charged with DWI. At the time, the friend was driving with a revoked license due to a prior DWI. So, the police seized the car and towed it to Charlotte for forfeiture. The daughter petitioned to get the car returned, but she was denied. Appealing to Avoid Vehicle Forfeiture After getting denied, the daughter decided to seek help from attorney Clarke Dummit. He advised her on how she needed to fix the problem in the petition and told her to try. But because her petition had already been denied, the clerk would not allow her to [...]
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