Recently in the news, there have been numerous reports of street takeovers around the Triad. Groups of spectators will gather, block off a street or parking lot, and there will be amateur street racing and car stunts. These are often promoted in private groups online, and the groups rarely show up at the [...]
Concealed Carrying Without a Permit? That's a Crime In North Carolina carrying a concealed weapon in public without a valid permit is a crime punishable as a Class 2 Misdemeanor for the first offense. If found guilty of such a charge, defendants face up to 60 days in [...]
Attorney: Tyler Chriscoe Type of Case: Misdemeanor Larceny Case Result: Voluntary Dismissal with Court-Ordered Expungement County: Forsyth County A Promotion Denied Our soon-to-be client, a normally hardworking guy, was ecstatic when his name came up for a significant promotion at work. Not only would he receive more money but more responsibility and [...]
Providing Convenient Access to Family Law Attorneys Located at 3400 Healy Dr. in Winston-Salem, help for all your Family Law needs is only minutes away! Months of Preparation After months of careful planning, preparation, and construction, we are thrilled to announce we have [...]
What Exactly is BAC? Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is a measure of how much alcohol is in a person's blood at a certain time. This measurement is usually shown as a percentage. When someone drinks alcohol, like beer, wine, or liquor, the alcohol will go into their bloodstream. The body will then process [...]
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 roadside breathalyzer test or the roadside sobriety tests, you won't get in trouble for that, but you need to [...]
Understanding the 3 Standardized Field Sobriety Tests The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has 3 standard field sobriety tests that they use to evaluate if someone is driving under the influence. These tests are the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test, the Walk and Turn Test, and the One Leg Stand Test. The police may [...]
The Consequences of a DWI: A Stark Reality Check Driving while impaired (DWI) is a serious crime that carries significant legal, economic, and personal consequences. Whether it's your first offense or you've been charged with a DWI before, the experience can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. It's very important to understand that [...]
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. There are two ways that a speeding ticket can impact your insurance rate. These are through points and the [...]
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, Michael Fradin, and Jessica Culver in leading the firm. A Dedicated Leader and Mentor Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2019, Patrick has consistently demonstrated strong leadership [...]
