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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 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 turned off his vehicle's lights. The client traveled only a [...]
1 Year Later, Husband is Approved for Green Card Interview
With the help of immigration attorney Devon Senges, a North Carolina couple recently had their immigrant visa application approved in Ciudad Juarez. After a successful green card interview, or adjustment of status interview, the husband is now approved for legal permanent residency in the United States. The husband is a national of Mexico who has been living undocumented in the United States for over fifteen years. His wife, a United States Citizen, was his petitioner. And they are proud parents of three U.S. Citizen children. The Green Card Interview Process The couple started the residency process in 2016. As part of the process, they were required to apply for a forgiveness waiver before they could apply for residency. Forgiveness waivers are required when immigrants enter the country without inspection. Unfortunately, right now there is a severe backlog in immigrant visa applications at the American consulate in Ciudad Juarez. [...]
Dismissed – Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Our criminal attorney was successful in having misdemeanor Stalking and Carrying a Concealed Weapon charges dismissed in Guilford County Superior Court for a client this week.
High-Stakes Custody Trial Won in Randolph County
Dummit Fradin trial attorney, Patrick Apple, recently won a high-stakes custody trial for our client in Randolph County. This sensitive child custody trial involved sexual abuse allegations and multiple experts were involved. Attorney Patrick Apple was expertly able to impeach the testimony of the child. The 5-year-old child was using words like "custody" in the testimony and it was clearly evident that the child had been coached by the opposing party. Meet with a Child Custody Attorney Today During a child custody dispute, it's important to have an experienced custody attorney on your side. Our family lawyers are here to guide you through the legal process so that you have the best chance at a favorable outcome. Contact us today to schedule a one-on-one consultation and get to know your options.
Aunt Wins Child Custody in Guilford County
Our client is the paternal aunt of two young children in Guilford County. She approached our family law team in Greensboro for help in getting full legal and physical child custody of the two children. As a third-party intervenor, she faced many challenges in this third party custody case. Despite these challenges, our experienced family attorney helped her devise a winning strategy. A History of Unstable Living Conditions Previously, a judge declared the children's mother an unfit parent as she has pending felony child abuse charges in criminal court. The father was violating a prior custody order by allowing the mother unlimited and unsupervised access to the minor children. Additionally, the father suffers from substance abuse and addiction, leaving him unable to care for the children. Meanwhile, the aunt is a military veteran with a safe, stable lifestyle and home. She has a loving, supportive relationship with the [...]
9-Year Permanently Revoked License Finally Restored
Our client had a permanently revoked license after getting 3 DWIs. To fight the revocation, our client requested an administrative hearing with the NC DMV. Unfortunately, these hearings can be tough to win without proper representation. Our client lost the hearing and his licensed continued to be permanently revoked. Restoring a Permanently Revoked License Requires a Solid Strategy With a permanently revoked license, our client's independence and job were on the line. So, attorney Clarke Dummit stepped. "When I take on a DMV case, I work with the client and his witnesses to collect and present the evidence needed to win the hearing after he had suffered a loss on his own." - Clarke Dummit Truthfully, it was an uphill battle since the evidence was presented poorly at the previous DMV hearing. Clarke Dummit needed to present a new perspective on the evidence. So, he called new witnesses, [...]
Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics by a Felon Leads to Dismissal
Attorney: Preston Edwards 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 some unfortunate decisions which led him to be incarcerated in Virginia. During his incarceration the young man developed serious medical issues which caused the state of Virginia to discharge him from his incarceration. Our client took the young man in and provided him with a place to stay while he healed from his serious medical issues. Unfortunately, the gift of safety and the place to stay was lost on the young man. He began to engage in unlawful activity including dealing in narcotics. Charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and PWISD A professionally [...]
Mother Wins Primary Custody After Successful Negotiation
A mother in Guilford County wanted to fight for primary custody of her child. So, she turned to our Greensboro domestic team. Our domestic team prepared for trial thinking a settlement was not possible. [The attorney] arrived for the trial that morning and unpacked her materials, including a 3-inch binder with tabs for 15 exhibits. Shortly thereafter, opposing counsel informed her they were interested in revisiting the settlement negotiations. [She] argued consistency and stability were in the minor child's best interests. The minor child had spent the majority of the time with the mother and was comfortable in her home. The Dummit Fradin team negotiated a consent order granting primary custody to the mother. This custody order secures her rights as the primary parent. Should anything arise in the future, this custody order can be enforced by the contempt powers of the court. Our Tips for Negotiating Primary [...]
Immigration Case Expedited for Urgent Humanitarian Reasons
Our bilingual immigration attorney in Greensboro, Devon Senges, helped a local woman get an expedited immigration process for “urgent humanitarian reasons”. We usually see these expedited processes granted in cases such as a dying spouse with a week to live. Except, in this case, there was no dying spouse. The woman was stuck in Mexico and separated from her husband and children. Devon Senges learned that the woman needing entry to our country was a beloved member of a large church in Pinehurst. The other members of the church were distraught to hear of the immigration roadblock faced by this family. Our Greensboro immigration attorney thought of a plan and orchestrated it beautifully. She provided the pastor of the church with a letter, and specific instructions for the interested church members to sign and provide a copy of their photo ID. Hundreds joined the cause, and the [...]
Emergency Order Obtained, Holiday Visitation Granted
A Dummit Fradin family law attorney was successful in negotiating holiday visitation for three of her Greensboro clients, just in time to get an Order for the Judge. Our attorneys hard work and negotiation skills enabled three parents to spend Thanksgiving with their children this year, while simultaneously representing them in their ongoing custody disputes. Our attorney was successful in obtaining emergency child custody for a father in Guilford County this week. The attorney also persuaded the Judge to enter an emergency order, to protect the child from potential drug abuse within the mother’s home. The minor child is currently thriving in her father’s care. Have Questions About Holiday Visitation? If you're concerned about getting the chance to spend time with your children during the holidays, contact the experienced child custody attorneys at Dummit Fradin today.
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