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Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Against Kernersville Police Officers

You may recall from our previous blog that Dummit Fradin represented a Surry County couple against five Kernersville police officers accused of misconduct. Just weeks before the case was set to go to trial,a settlement has been reached in favor of plaintiffs Teresa Blackburn and Adrian Martinez-Perez. The lawsuit alleged that the police officers [...]

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Against Kernersville Police OfficersDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T14:47:17-05:00

Expunction / Expungement: Cleaning Up a Criminal Record

Whether you call it an expunction or expungement (they are used interchangeably), the process by which one can wipe their criminal record clean is a great tool and one that may prove very worthwhile. Having a criminal record can affect potential employment and educational opportunities and can have implications on eligibility for governmental programs and [...]

Expunction / Expungement: Cleaning Up a Criminal RecordDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T15:31:07-05:00

During a Police Pat Down, Can The Officer Seize Anything that He Finds On Me?

If you're stopped for a police pat down, also known as a terry stop, you may wonder if the police officer can take or seize whatever he find on you. As in most cases, the answer to these questions is - it depends. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits law enforcement officers [...]

During a Police Pat Down, Can The Officer Seize Anything that He Finds On Me?Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T15:32:24-05:00

Reduced Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Drug Offenses

The United States Sentencing Commission ("USSC"), an independent agency in the judicial branch, has voted unanimously to amend the federal sentencing guidelines to reduce the sentences for most drug trafficking offenses. Perhaps most notably, this amendment will apply retroactively. Therefore, the amendment could shorten sentences for nearly 50,000 people who are currently incarcerated for drug [...]

Reduced Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Drug OffensesDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T15:39:01-05:00

Probation Violation: Absconding Probation in NC

As a law firm that focuses on criminal defense in North Carolina, we've received many questions about probation violations. Below is a question we got from a client about absconding probation. Q: Have I violated probation by not notifying my probation officer that I have moved? Factual Absconding Probation Scenario Ashley received a DWI conviction [...]

Probation Violation: Absconding Probation in NCDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T15:39:42-05:00

Halloween Masks and the Law

Is It Illegal to Wear a Mask on Halloween? Leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler (at least some days), and Christmas trees are beginning to appear in department stores everywhere. These signs can only mean one thing: Halloween is on its way. That’s a good thing, especially for those who love [...]

Halloween Masks and the LawDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T15:42:49-05:00

Can You Get Sexual Assault Charges Dropped in NC?

Is it possible to get sexual assault charges dropped in NC? Yes, it is possible to get sexual assault charges dropped in NC. While the State's evidence against you may be enough to support your arrest and a sex crime charge, it ultimately may not be enough to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you [...]

Can You Get Sexual Assault Charges Dropped in NC?Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T15:55:00-05:00

Misdemeanor Alcohol Possession as a Minor Expungement Checklist

Checklist for what we need for your Expungement. This list applies to convictions for Misdemeanor Alcohol Possession or for a conviction before you turned 18 1) Sworn affidavit by you: Stating your good behavior for 2 year period since the date of your conviction. (We will help draft this). 2) Verified affidavits of two persons [...]

Misdemeanor Alcohol Possession as a Minor Expungement ChecklistDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2020-07-23T09:45:28-04:00