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Thank you Yes! Weekly readers for voting us the best attorneys in the NC Piedmont Triad in 2017! We offer legal counsel in the areas of: Criminal Defense Family Law Immigration Traffic Defense Personal Injury Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys [...]
DWI Arrests From Anonymous Tips
DWI Arrests From Anonymous Tips "Can I be charged and arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) based on someone calling 911, and merely stating that my driving was bad?" According to the recent United States Supreme Court case, Navarettev. California, 572 U.S. ___ (2014), an anonymous tip may sometimes be sufficient to justify a [...]
Underage DWI: NC’s Zero Tolerance Law
What is the Zero Tolerance Law? North Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to underage DWI charges. A person who is under 21 years old can be convicted of Driving After Consuming Under 21 with any positive reading of alcohol. This means a .01 [...]
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 [...]
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