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Top 6 Reasons People Avoid Filing for Workers’ Comp
Top 6 Myths About Filing for a Workers' Comp Claim Debunked After years of experience and practice, it still surprises our attorneys to hear some of the reasons folks have for not filing for workers' comp after a work injury. So, here’s a list of the top 6 reasons [...]
Attorney Clarke Dummit has Achieved the AV Preeminent Rating
Clarke Dummit Earns AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Clarke Dummit, a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC, whose primary area of practice is criminal law, has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Winston-Salem, NC (PR Newswire) September 23, 2014 – Martindale-Hubbell, a division of LexisNexis, has confirmed that attorney Clarke Dummit still maintains the [...]
Can You Get Sexual Assault Charges Dropped in NC?
Can Sexual Assault Charges Be Dropped in North Carolina? Dropping Sexual Assault Charges in North Carolina Yes, it is possible to get sexual assault charges dropped in NC. While the State's evidence against you may be enough to support your arrest and a sex crime charge, [...]
Interlock Violations
Received a Violation and You Don't Know What to Do Now? We're Here to Help! As a law firm that focuses on DWI and DMV cases, we often get questions from clients about blowing violations on ignition interlock devices. Below is a question [...]
DWI Checkpoint Issues in Winston-Salem
Examining DWI Checkpoints: Are Winston-Salem Police Following Constitutional Procedures? Reviewing Checkpoints - Are Police Following Procedures? The Winston-Salem Journal reported recently on the review of traffic checkpoints in Winston-Salem through 2011. The review shows that checkpoints are conducted disproportionately in minority neighborhoods. The police are allowed to conduct these [...]
Dummit Fradin Moves to New Office
Dummit Law Firm Unveils Stunning New Winston-Salem Office in Renovated Morning Dew Building As an attorney, Clarke Dummit has been building his practice one step at a time since it opened 21 years ago. His next move is into a new Winston-Salem office. The Dummit Law Firm, now on Sixth [...]
Client Charged with Speeding and DWI | Not Guilty
Not Guilty: Defeating Speeding and DWI Charges Through Trial State Failed to Prove Elements of the Crime On September 30, 2012, our client was charged with speeding and DWI, or Driving While Impaired. The allegations were that she called the police to report an accident she was in where [...]
50B Protective Orders in North Carolina FAQ
Understanding 50B Protective Orders: Your Guide to Domestic Violence Laws in North Carolina As a law firm that focuses on criminal defense, we often get many questions about domestic violence 50B protective orders, or restraining orders, in North Carolina. Below we answer some of the most [...]
Misdemeanor Alcohol Possession as a Minor Expungement Checklist
Expungement Checklist for Misdemeanor Alcohol Possession Expungement Eligibility and Documentation Requirements This list applies to convictions for Misdemeanor Alcohol Possession or for a conviction before you turned 18. 1. Sworn affidavit by you: Stating your good behavior for a 2-year period since the date of your conviction. [...]
DMV Non-Compliance Hearing – Over Ruled
Successful Defense in Non-Compliance Hearing Case Protecting Our Client's Conditional Driving PrivilegeMaintaining a conditional driving privilege is critical for those who rely on it. One of our clients faced the risk of losing his conditional license despite meeting the requirement of maintaining a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .000. With [...]