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Summary Judgment In North Carolina
An Introduction to Summary Judgment in North Carolina What is Summary Judgment? What if there was a way to have certain issues, or even an entire case, decided without having to go through a long trial? Summary judgment is a procedural device that offers just [...]
Child Support Deviation
Understanding Child Support Deviation in North Carolina: Key Factors and Legal Considerations The NC Child Support Guidelines determine the formula of how much a parent will owe in child support. But, the Judge may deviate from these guidelines. This is often referred to as child support deviation. [...]
Child Support: Imputed Income
Navigating Imputed Income in Child Support Introduction to Imputed Income Imputed income is when a court decides a parent should pay child support based on what they could be earning, not just what they’re actually making. For example, if a parent quits their job or takes [...]
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DWI Arrests From Anonymous Tips
DWI Arrests From Anonymous Tips: Can You Be Charged? "Can I be charged and arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) based on someone calling 911, and merely stating that my driving was bad?" Legal Precedent for DWI Arrests from Anonymous Tips: Navarette v. California According to the recent United [...]
Underage DWI: NC’s Zero Tolerance Law
Understanding North Carolina's Zero Tolerance Law for Underage DWI 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 [...]
Factors that Affect DWI Sentencing in NC
Understanding DWI Sentencing Factors in North Carolina 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 [...]
DWI and Vehicle Seizure
Vehicle Seizure in North Carolina DWI Cases: Can Your Car Be Sold? "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 [...]
Expunction / Expungement: Cleaning Up a Criminal Record
Clearing Your Criminal Record: A Guide to Expunction in North Carolina Introduction to Expunction 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 [...]
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, [...]