Federal Sentencing Guidelines Amended: Reduced Sentences for Drug Trafficking Offenses The United States Sentencing Commission ("USSC"), an independent agency in the judicial branch, has voted unanimously to amend the federal sentencing guidelines to reduce the sentences for most drug trafficking offenses. Perhaps most notably, this amendment [...]
← Back to NC General Criminal Defense Understanding Probation Violation: What You Need to Know About Absconding in North Carolina As a law firm that focuses on criminal defense in North Carolina, we've received many questions about probation violations. Below is a question we got from [...]
Understanding Child Custody in North Carolina: Key Factors and Considerations When it comes to determining child custody in NC, there are many factors to consider and decisions to be made. The child custody process in North Carolina can often be a confusing one for parents, as statutory [...]
Is It Illegal to Wear a Mask on Halloween? Leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler (at least some days), and Christmas trees are beginning to appear in department stores everywhere. These signs can only mean one thing: Halloween is on its way. That’s a good thing, especially for those who [...]
What is Contributory Negligence? A majority of personal injury claims rest on the legal doctrine of "negligence." North Carolina imposes a duty on every person to use the level of ordinary care that a reasonable and prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances. [...]
Venue for Civil Lawsuits in North Carolina One of the first things that needs to be decided when initiating a civil action is where to file the lawsuit. Where the lawsuit is filed and litigated is referred to as the "venue." Venue must be proper to avoid having the case transferred to a different [...]
Understanding Appreciable Impairment in North Carolina DWI Law Can I get a DUI or DWI with a BAC below .08 in NC? Yes, under North Carolina DWI law (N.C.G.S. 20-138.1), a person may be convicted of the criminal offense of Driving While Impaired even if their Blood Alcohol Concentration [...]
Cold Weather and Breathalyzer Accuracy: Can It Affect Your DWI Case? Question: I’ve been hearing a lot lately about officers cracking down on drinking and driving ( DWI ) during the holidays. I noticed that cold weather makes some electronics and gadgets less reliable. Is this true for the [...]
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 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, [...]
