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.
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 | 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.
Case Result: Father Maintains Child Custody in Forsyth County
Case Result: Father Maintains Custody After Motion to Dismiss Out-of-State Modification For a parent, few things are more distressing than the fear of losing time with your children. This anxiety is often amplified when an ex-spouse moves to another state and then attempts to change a custody order from afar. Our firm recently represented a father in Forsyth County who faced this exact challenge. This case underscores the crucial importance of understanding legal jurisdiction in interstate custody disputes and how a strategic legal motion can effectively protect a parent's rights. The Challenge: An Out-of-State Motion to Modify Custody and Visitation Our client, a dedicated father of two, had an established child custody order in North Carolina. His ex-wife subsequently moved out of state. Sometime after her move, she filed a "Motion to Modify Child Custody" with the court, seeking to drastically change the existing arrangement and [...]
Dismissed – Under 21 DWI
Mr. Dummit wins again! This time, our client was a young woman who had been charged in Winston-Salem with Driving After Consuming under the age of 21. This charge is different from an over 21 DWI. When under 21, a breathalyzer reading of anything over 0.0 is, by law, enough for the charge. Mr. Dummit was able to show that proper procedures were not followed at the time our client was charged, and so the breath test could not be used as evidence. Without a breath test, the state could not prove the charge, and our client’s charge was dismissed. Dummit Fradin shows, yet again, that the state has to follow the same rules as the citizens.
Cyberstalking Dismissal as Custody Battle Rages on
Child custody cases often become difficult and messy, but rarely do they lead to cyberstalking charges. In one recent case, however, our Winston-Salem-based Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Chriscoe had to step in and help out a client who experienced exactly that. Custody Dispute Gets Complicated Our Firm was assisting a client with an ongoing child custody dispute. Sometimes it becomes necessary for one parent to investigate the activities of another when it pertains to the safety and well-being of their mutual children. As part of that investigation, our client hired a private investigator to gather information about the other party involved. The private investigator placed a GPS monitor on the other party's car as part of their contract. This is legal when done for a lawful purpose. However, the other party discovered the tracker and accused our client of cyberstalking. Unfounded Cyberstalking Accusations Fortunately, [...]
Mother Wins Third-Party Custody Battle in Forsyth County
Winston-Salem Family Law Team Type of Case: Third-Party Custody Case Result: Opposing party's claim for custody dismissed County: Forsyth County Our family law team recently helped a woman fight for custody of her child after being incarcerated for six years. While incarcerated, the woman's cousin attempted to take custody of her child. The cousin hadn't been in the child's life for very long. Yet, she refused to give the child back to the mother after the mother's release from prison. Our client, the mother, had worked extremely hard during and after her incarceration towards her rehabilitation. She wanted to make a better life for her and her child, and she was not about to give up that easily. So she reached out to our family law team for guidance on a third-party custody case. Third-Party Custody in NC Our team knew the mother could potentially lose her constitutionally [...]
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 [...]
Stokes County DWI Charge Dismissed
Stokes County DWI Charge Dismissed After Trial Strategy Success A client approached our Winston-Salem legal team with a Stokes County DWI charge. On the second court date, DWI attorney informed the State that the Defense was taking the case to trial. The trial grounds were contesting that the State Crime Lab blood tests did not sufficiently establish impairment. After negotiating with the State Trooper and Assistant District Attorney, the case was dismissed. Meet With a Stokes County DWI Attorney Today A DWI also referred to as a DUI, is a very serious charge. Don't take the risk of going to court with an experienced DWI attorney on your side. Call today to set up a consultation to learn your options. Our attorneys will listen to and answer each and every question or concern you may have.
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, [...]
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