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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Father Awarded Child Custody After False Charges are Dropped
Dummit Fradin Child Custody Attorney Secures Custody for Father of Five 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. Our attorney successfully secured custody of five children for the father and had false allegations and protective orders against him dismissed. Schedule a Consultation with a Child Custody Lawyer Today Perhaps the most contested area of family law and divorce involves [...]
Case Result: Stalking and Concealed Weapon Charges Dismissed
Case Result: Stalking and Concealed Weapon Charges Dismissed in Guilford County The Challenge: Facing Serious Misdemeanor AccusationsA client came to us facing two serious misdemeanor charges in Guilford County: Stalking and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. While classified as misdemeanors, these accusations carry significant weight and the potential for severe consequences. A conviction could have resulted in active jail time, hefty fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record that would impact future employment and housing opportunities. Furthermore, the nature of these specific charges can carry a heavy social stigma and could affect one's Second Amendment rights. The client was understandably concerned about their future and needed an expert defense to protect their reputation and freedom.Our Strategy: A Meticulous Defense for a Full DismissalOur criminal defense attorney immediately began a thorough investigation into the prosecution's case. The goal was to scrutinize every piece of evidence and [...]
Victory – Fathers’ Visitation Restored
Case Result: Father's Visitation Restored After Motion for Contempt A child custody order is not a suggestion; it is a legally binding directive from a judge that must be followed. When one parent unilaterally decides to violate that order and deny the other parent their court-ordered time, it can be a deeply painful and frustrating experience. Our firm recently represented a father who was being wrongfully denied visitation with his one-year-old baby. This case result showcases how a powerful legal tool—the Motion for Contempt—can be used to enforce a parent’s rights and restore a crucial parent-child relationship. The Challenge: A Father Wrongfully Denied Visitation Our client, had a valid North Carolina child custody order that clearly outlined his specific rights to visitation with his infant child. Despite this clear directive, the child's other parent was consistently and willfully violating the order, preventing our client from seeing [...]
Hero Defense Attorney Rescues Father from False Assault on a Female Charges
Sometimes, a case walks in your door and you have almost no time to prepare in order to achieve the best outcome. That's exactly what happened to one hero defense attorney here at Dummit Fradin. With only four hours to prepare, he was able to secure a not-guilty verdict in a complicated Assault on a Female case in Guilford County. The Case: An Argument Between Dad and Daughter This case truly began a decade earlier with an escalating custody dispute between our soon-to-be client and his ex. Unfortunately, their daughter was caught in the middle feeling as though she needed to show loyalty to one parent over the other. As teens tend to do, she often sided with the more lenient parent. In this instance, the sixteen-year-old child wanted to see her boyfriend one night. Our client refused her request and a normal father-daughter argument ensued. However, [...]
DWI While Parked in a Driveway – Dismissed
Attorney: Patrick Apple Type of Case: DWI charge Case Result: Dismissed County: Guilford County Criminal defense attorney Patrick Apple, helped a client fight a DWI charge in Greensboro, NC. Our client was charged with a DWI while parked in a driveway. If convicted, our client was facing a minimum sentence of 24 hours in jail, loss of driving privileges, a substantial increase in insurance premiums over the next five years, supervised probation, and significant costs and penalties among other things. Getting Charged with DWI While Parked Around midnight, police responded to a call reporting suspicious people walking in the woods near a neighborhood in Greensboro, NC. The police were unable to corroborate the allegations of suspicious persons. But, immediately after responding to the call they spotted our client driving from one driveway to another. Our client parked and [...]
Victory – Child Custody Modification
A Dummit Fradin family law attorney in Greensboro was successful in arguing a child custody modification/ relocation case, in which her client wanted to relocate to Florida with the parties’ five minor children. The family attorney successfully argued that due to the strong bond between the children and their mother, extended family available as support in Florida and a past history of domestic violence between the parents, it was in the best interest of the children to live in Florida with their mother rather than in North Carolina, where they have lived most of their lives.
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