A trust is a way to manage your assets (like money, property, or investments) for someone else's benefit. You transfer the ownership of the assets to a trustee, who manages them according to your wishes and then distributes them to the beneficiary (who can be you, a family member, a charity, or [...]
A Family Law Attorney addresses defenses to a prenuptial agreement and what can invalidate one. In general, a prenuptial agreement is enforceable as long as the parties under the prenup are free from fraud, duress, and undue influence. Prenuptial Agreement Must Be Fair and Reasonable Two of the most common defenses for [...]
What You Need to Know About Secured Bonds and Bondsmen If you or a loved one has received a letter from a bondsman about a secured bond, you might be wondering what it all means. Let’s break it down. A secured bond is a type of bail where you must pay cash [...]
North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple explains that PWISD, or possession with the intent to sell or deliver, is an aggravated drug possession charge often used by law enforcement to gain a plea deal for an included Possession of a Controlled Substance charge. PWISD is a felony and is always punished [...]
The charge of cocaine possession in North Carolina, according to Defense Attorney Patrick Apple, is always a felony, no matter the amount. A person will be found guilty of this crime if they knowingly possess cocaine, it's that simple. The possession can be actual, meaning on your person, or constructive, meaning within [...]
Form I-601 can be used to seek forgiveness for many grounds of inadmissibility in immigration cases. One of the most common times people need to seek forgiveness is when they are trying to adjust their status. For example, if someone is the child, spouse, or parent of a United States citizen and [...]
Workers Compensation Attorney Darren Howard often answers questions regarding time limits in the Workers' Compensation Law. In North Carolina, you only have a 30-day window to report your injury at work. Many people assume that a verbal report is sufficient, however, this is not the case. Darren Howard has seen a lot [...]
Legally Change My Name A popular question we get at Dummit Fradin is "How can I legally change my name?" An esteemed Family Law Attorney explains there are three answers to this question. Marriage The first, and the most common, answer is to take your marriage license to the DMV. They will [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi explains the 48-hour rule as it applies to an assault on female charges. Many people think that when they are charged with assault on a female there is a mandatory 48-hour cooling-off period, and they will spend that time in jail. This used to be true but [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi describes what types of charges cannot be expunged. For instance, murder is never expugnable. But neither are certain misdemeanors like DWIs, DUIs, or assaults unless you were under the age of 18 when charged, then they may be. Expungement law is complex. If you have questions about [...]
