Breathalyzer Tests and the Consequences of Refusing to Take One Can I Legally Refuse A Breathalyzer? If you get arrested for DWI, you do not have to take a breath test. But, should you refuse, there will be consequences. If you refuse to do a [...]
The Field Sobriety Tests Understanding the field sobriety tests and your rights is critical before being pulled over. Find what you need to know to avoid or fight charges directly from the DWI Attorney's mouth! Understanding the 3 Standardized Field Sobriety Tests The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [...]
A Guide to License Loss and Restoration: 3 Ways a DWI Wreaks Havoc The Consequences of a DWI: A Stark Reality Check Driving while impaired (DWI/DUI) is a serious crime that carries significant legal, economic, and personal consequences. Whether it's your first offense or you've [...]
Speeding Tickets and Your Insurance: What's the True Cost? Will this ticket make my insurance rate increase? Yes, Your Rate is Likely Going to Increase When clients ask, "Will this ticket make my insurance rate increase?", the answer is that it probably will. [...]
Presenting Patrick Apple: A Perfect Partner Dummit Fradin is proud to announce Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple as a new Managing Partner. Patrick will be joining Clarke Dummit and Michael Fradin in leading the firm. A Dedicated Leader and Mentor Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2019, Patrick has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and a [...]
Officer Testimony Tossed Drunk driving carries severe penalties, and the punishments can be harsh. But have you ever heard of an officer giving DWIs to sober drivers? Lives can be drastically affected by a DWI charge. The consequences affect more than just the driver. The financial costs to defend against the charge are substantial. [...]
Type of Case: Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Case Result: Dismissed County: Guilford County Complex Situation Sometimes doing the right thing has negative personal consequences. For our client, this was the case. He had raised a young man as a surrogate son. This young man made [...]
Case Type: Divorce Mediation Case Result: Custody retained and favorable distribution of marital property Last month we helped a client in dire straits, who came to us in the midst of an ugly divorce. He was devastated to discover his wife was accusing him of extensive marital misconduct and spreading vicious rumors about their [...]
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 [...]
Type of Case: Motion to Modify Custody, Motion to Travel Internationally with a Child Case Result: Full custody granted to mother, permission to travel internationally granted County: Guilford County A mother with a joint custody order in place consulted with our team about getting it modified. She also wanted to travel to the Dominican [...]
