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.
Appeal Won for Civil Revocation of a CDL
Dummit Fradin's Greensboro DWI Team Wins Civil Revocation of CDL Appeal A Greensboro client with a commercial driver's license, or CDL, was charged with DWI in Guilford County. As a result, our client was also hit with a civil revocation of his CDL, also known as a CVR. A civil revocation of a CDL can result in disqualification from using a CDL for one year. This means that CDL holders also face potentially losing their job if the civil revocation stands. One of the biggest obstacles to handling these types of cases is that clients have exactly 10 days to appeal a civil revocation of a CDL. Otherwise, the revocation is allowed to stand and it will disqualify their CDL. Fortunately, our Greensboro client advised us of his issue with only a few days left to petition for a hearing. our legal team filed [...]
Case Result: Emergency Custody Protects Child from Unsafe Home
Case Result: Father Granted Emergency Custody Due to Drug Abuse Concerns A parent's most fundamental instinct is to protect their child from harm. When that harm may be occurring in the other parent's home, the situation can feel terrifying and urgent. North Carolina law provides a powerful legal tool for these exact crises: an emergency child custody order. Our firm recently represented a father who had serious concerns for his child's well-being. This case result demonstrates how swift, decisive legal action can be used to immediately remove a child from a potentially dangerous environment and place them in a safe one. The Challenge: A Father's Fear for His Child's Safety Our client was a father who had reason to believe his young child was being exposed to potential drug abuse within the mother’s home. His primary and immediate concern was the child's safety and welfare. He [...]
Dismissed – Domestic Violence Protective Order
Our Greensboro criminal defense attorney represented a Greensboro client who faced a protective order. This prohibited him from contacting his ex-wife and two minor children for a year and other serious consequences. Our criminal defense attorney successfully had the Domestic Violence Protective Order dismissed in Guilford County, which allowed him to continue seeing his children. Get our Criminal Defense Attorneys On Your Side The criminal defense attorneys at Dummit Fradin have years of experience handling all types of criminal cases, including domestic violence. Meet with us today to get started on a personalized defense strategy. We have offices throughout the Triad in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point for your convenience.
9-Year Permanently Revoked License Finally Restored
Overcoming a Permanently Revoked License 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 [...]
DWI Appeal a Success for Davie County Client
Type of Case: DWI and Misdemeanor Simple Assault Case Result: Motion to Suppress Granted - Voluntary Dismissal by the State County: Davie County Our criminal team successfully represented a client who was facing a charge of a first offense DWI in Davie County. The Traffic Stop Around midnight, 911 Dispatch received a call about a domestic assault at a residence in Davie County. The caller identified our client as one of the individuals involved in the dispute. So, Dispatch notified law enforcement that our client was driving a white SUV, including the make and model. Dispatch also disclosed to law enforcement that our client had consumed alcohol. Soon after, a law enforcement officer observed a vehicle matching the description leaving the neighborhood of the call. The officer looked up the vehicle registration, and it came back to the same address. The vehicle registration also matched the name of [...]
Motion for Appropriate Relief Granted in Guilford County
Our client, like many others, got a dreaded speeding ticket in Guilford County. Unfortunately, Guilford County has a new policy that makes it difficult to get a reduction on any speeding charge where the top speed is over 90 miles per hour. So, our client hired legal counsel. Attempting a Prayer for Judgement Continued Her previous lawyer helped her get a Prayer for Judgement Continued. This is a motion unique to North Carolina that allows people with traffic violations to plead guilty to an offense and ask for a Prayer for Judgement from the judge. If the judge grants the Prayer for Judgement, the offense is not entered against the defendant. It is still documented, but points are not added to the person's driving record. However, one caveat is that there's a limit to the number of Prayers for Judgement a judge can grant per household. And, the [...]
Reduced Charge – Breaking and Entering
Our criminal lawyer represented a defendant in Greensboro with several felony and misdemeanor criminal charges involving a break into his high school. The criminal attorney was successful in negotiating a plea with the Assistant District Attorney to reduce the charges to misdemeanors and have many of them dismissed entirely.
Case Result: Not Guilty Verdict in Greensboro Assault on a Female Trial
Not Guilty Verdict: Winning an Assault on a Female Trial in Greensboro [00:00:00] In North Carolina, a charge of Assault on a Female is one of the most serious misdemeanors a person can face. The accusation alone carries a heavy stigma, and a conviction can lead to devastating consequences. This is especially true in domestic situations, where emotions run high and the facts can be unclear. Our firm recently defended a client in Greensboro in this exact situation, taking the case to trial and securing a "Not Guilty" verdict. This case result is a powerful testament to the principle that an accusation is not a conviction and demonstrates the critical importance of a thorough and aggressive courtroom defense. The Challenge: A "He Said, She Said" Case with Police Testimony Our client was a husband with an otherwise clean criminal record. Following a heated disagreement with his [...]
Father Awarded Child Custody After False Charges are Dropped
Dummit Fradin Child Custody Attorney Secures Custody for Father of Five A Dummit Fradin child custody attorney represented a father of five children in Greensboro. His wife had obtained two frivolous Domestic Violence Protective Orders and also taken out false assault charges against him. Our lawyer successfully argued that the father should be given custody and possession of the marital residence. The mother was permitted to have visitation and ordered to leave the residence. The father can now resume his normal life with his children, without fear of false allegations from his wife. Our legal team also had both protective orders and the assault charges dismissed. Our attorney successfully secured custody of five children for the father and had false allegations and protective orders against him dismissed. Schedule a Consultation with a Child Custody Lawyer Today Perhaps the most contested area of family law and divorce involves [...]
Unjust Drug Trafficking Charges To Be Dismissed
Victory in Court: How We Got Drug Trafficking Charges Dismissed in Greensboro, NC 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 dollars. Learn how our attorney was able to get the drug trafficking charges dismissed. Getting the Drug Trafficking Charges Dismissed Upon accepting the case, our criminal defense attorney in Greensboro got to work right away. After in-depth research, our attorney came across legislative updates that made it clear that our client was improperly charged with trafficking. At maximum, she should have been charged with Possession with Intent to Sell a Controlled (schedule II) Substance. Our attorney made this argument at a bond hearing [...]
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