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Civil Lawsuits in North Carolina – Redirected!
Venue for Civil Lawsuits in North Carolina One of the first things that needs to be decided when initiating a civil action is where to file the lawsuit. Where the lawsuit is filed and litigated is referred to as the "venue." Venue must be proper to avoid having the case transferred to a different [...]
Dummit Fradin Hosts 6th District Congressional Candidate Mark Walker
On Thursday morning, Dummit Fradin's Greensboro office hosted a meet-and-greet for 6th District Congressional Candidate Mark Walker. Mark Walker, a Republican from Greensboro, addressed those in attendance about his decision to run for election despite not having been a career politician. Mr. Walker also spoke about his desire to increase the opportunities available to small [...]
Can I get a DUI or DWI with a BAC below .08 in NC?
Understanding Appreciable Impairment in North Carolina DWI Law Can I get a DUI or DWI with a BAC below .08 in NC? Yes, under North Carolina DWI law (N.C.G.S. 20-138.1), a person may be convicted of the criminal offense of Driving While Impaired even if their Blood Alcohol Concentration [...]
DWI, the Weather, and Your Case.
Cold Weather and Breathalyzer Accuracy: Can It Affect Your DWI Case? Question: I’ve been hearing a lot lately about officers cracking down on drinking and driving ( DWI ) during the holidays. I noticed that cold weather makes some electronics and gadgets less reliable. Is this true for the [...]
Attorney Clarke Dummit has Achieved the AV Preeminent Rating
Clarke Dummit Earns AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Clarke Dummit, a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC, whose primary area of practice is criminal law, has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Winston-Salem, NC (PR Newswire) September 23, 2014 – Martindale-Hubbell, a division of LexisNexis, has confirmed that attorney Clarke Dummit still maintains the [...]
Can You Get Sexual Assault Charges Dropped in NC?
Can Sexual Assault Charges Be Dropped in North Carolina? Dropping Sexual Assault Charges in North Carolina 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, [...]
Interlock Violations
Received a Violation and You Don't Know What to Do Now? We're Here to Help! As a law firm that focuses on DWI and DMV cases, we often get questions from clients about blowing violations on ignition interlock devices. Below is a question [...]
DWI Checkpoint Issues in Winston-Salem
Examining DWI Checkpoints: Are Winston-Salem Police Following Constitutional Procedures? Reviewing Checkpoints - Are Police Following Procedures? The Winston-Salem Journal reported recently on the review of traffic checkpoints in Winston-Salem through 2011. The review shows that checkpoints are conducted disproportionately in minority neighborhoods. The police are allowed to conduct these [...]
Dummit Fradin Moves to New Office
Dummit Law Firm Unveils Stunning New Winston-Salem Office in Renovated Morning Dew Building As an attorney, Clarke Dummit has been building his practice one step at a time since it opened 21 years ago. His next move is into a new Winston-Salem office. The Dummit Law Firm, now on Sixth [...]
Client Charged with Speeding and DWI | Not Guilty
Not Guilty: Defeating Speeding and DWI Charges Through Trial State Failed to Prove Elements of the Crime On September 30, 2012, our client was charged with speeding and DWI, or Driving While Impaired. The allegations were that she called the police to report an accident she was in where [...]
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