Criminal Defense Blog

Our criminal defense blog covers a variety of topics including DMV hearings, expungements, and many misdemeanor and felony questions. Get informed and make better decisions regarding your case.

Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics by a Felon Leads to Dismissal

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 [...]

Can Field Sobriety Tests, THC Levels Predict Marijuana Impairment?

Unveiling the Truth About Marijuana Impairment in DWI Cases Recently, a hot topic of discussion in Criminal Defense Law is how to judge a driver's impairment after consuming marijuana or cannabis. This topic has gained traction as several states throughout the United States have begun to [...]

Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise in the Triad

Triad Sees Surge in Catalytic Converter Theft Cases Nationwide, catalytic car converters have been stolen at astonishing rates. Thus, Triad area police officers are on the watch for catalytic car converter business transactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_rtj6Nrigk What is a catalytic converter? The catalytic converter is [...]

NC Second Chance Act

The North Carolina Second Chance Act Could it affect your future? The Second Chance Act was signed into law on June 25, 2020. This new law went into effect on December 1st, 2020, and expanded who may qualify for expungements in North Carolina. [...]

Updates to Expungement Laws in NC

Expungement Laws in North Carolina Changed Rapidly When Petitioning for an Expungement in NC, it's Imperative Your Criminal Defense Attorney is Familiar with all the Updates. At Dummit Fradin, We Are. Take Control of your future. Contact us today. See If You Qualify [...]

What the NC First Step Act Means For Your Loved Ones

Understanding the NC First Step Act: Key Provisions and Impacts NC First Step Act July 2020 Update On June 26, 2020, Governor Cooper signed the NC First Step Act into law! Learn what the requirements are to qualify in our latest post. NC First Step Act [...]

Expungement in NC | 9 Common Questions Answered

Expungement in North Carolina: Your Questions Answered Don't let mistakes from the past ruin your future. Our Expungement Attorneys can help. In North Carolina, getting your record cleaned by petitioning the court for an expungement is possible. But the act of getting your record cleaned [...]

Unjust Drug Trafficking Charges To Be Dismissed

Our client was facing several felony drug charges including drug trafficking charges in heroin and opium. Under that charge alone, she was up against a mandatory 18-year minimum prison sentence. But, she was likely facing a 22-year prison sentence if convicted. Her bond was set at 1.5 million [...]

Court Ordered Community Service Opportunities in the Triad

What is Court Ordered Community Service? If you’re charged with a non-serious crime, your attorney could work towards reducing or replacing your penalties with community service. However, it is up to the district attorney's or judge's discretion to grant this. The judge can also impose certain [...]

5 Things You Need to Do after a DWI Charge

5 Essential Steps to Take After a DWI Charge in North Carolina You’ve recently been stopped by the police and accused of DWI. A million thoughts are probably racing through your head. What do I do now? Will I lose my license? What about [...]