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DWI Interlock Device FAQ [Video]

In this video, attorney Clarke Dummit answers questions regarding DWI interlock devices, or ingition interlock devices. These in-car breathalyzers are often times a requirement for limited driving privileges after a DWI conviction in North Carolina. Video Transcript Jim: In the last segment, we touched on these interlock devices that are ordered by the court [...]

DWI Interlock Device FAQ [Video]Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:31:43-05:00

Post Trial Driving Privileges

Post Trial Driving Privileges Video Transcript Jim: Mike, after the trial, in the unfortunate instance that there is a conviction what's the very first thing that happens to my driver's license? Michael Fradin: Well, the thing you need to know Jim is that your license is going to be suspended automatically for one year, [...]

Post Trial Driving PrivilegesDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:32:44-05:00

Pre-Trial Driving Privileges

Pre-Trial Driving Privileges Video Transcript Jim: Mike, let's say I've just been charged with DWI. So, I guess one of the first questions is how can I get pre-trial driving privileges? Michael Fradin: Well, Jim that's one of the most asked questions for the first thing when people come into my office. You can't [...]

Pre-Trial Driving PrivilegesDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:33:42-05:00

Refusal to Take a Breath Test

Refusal to Take a Breath TestDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:35:44-05:00

Suppression of Chemical tests

Suppression of Chemical testsDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:36:31-05:00

Unreasonable Roadside Detention

Unreasonable Roadside DetentionDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:37:11-05:00

Governor Cooper Signs NC SB 445 into Law

Most people do not realize that even if a charge is dismissed or they are found not guilty, the original charge still appears on their criminal record. Dismissed charges make it hard to rent a home, find a job, gain admission to college, and hinder other opportunities. The collateral consequences of a felony dismissal can [...]

Governor Cooper Signs NC SB 445 into LawDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2020-07-23T10:07:19-04:00

Charlotte City Council repeals controversial crowd control ordinance

The Charlotte City Council met on Monday, July 17th, 2017 and repealed a controversial crowd-control ordinance, which was passed 5 years ago before the Democratic National Convention in 2012. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney and city staff agreed the ordinance is no longer needed. He told City Council that his officers need to focus on [...]

Charlotte City Council repeals controversial crowd control ordinanceDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:40:05-05:00

What’s the difference between DUI and DWI

Have you heard people use the terms DUI and DWI and wondered what the difference between them was? DWI stands for Driving While Impaired and DUI means Driving Under the Influence. Although you often hear both terms used, the state of North Carolina does not make a distinction between them. Prior to 1983 there was [...]

What’s the difference between DUI and DWIDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2018-10-25T13:33:10-04:00

NC Juvenile Justice Reform Gains Support

North Carolina is one of two remaining states to treat 16 and 17 year olds accused of crimes as adults in the criminal justice system. Under a law that took effect in 1919, there are no exceptions to this rule. Over the years, many legal and psychological experts have compiled data to show the [...]

NC Juvenile Justice Reform Gains SupportDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2019-12-31T16:55:49-05:00