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.
Case Result: Father and Son Reunited After Contempt Motion
Case Result: Father Reunited with Son After Winning Motion for Contempt For a parent, there is nothing more painful than being forcibly kept from their child. When one parent willfully violates a court order and denies the other their rightful visitation for a prolonged period, it can feel like a hopeless situation. Our firm recently represented a father in Greensboro who had been denied all visitation with his son for over a year. This case result demonstrates how a powerful legal tool—the Motion for Contempt—can break through the stalemate, enforce a parent's rights, and reunite a family. The Challenge: Over a Year of Denied Visitation and Parental Alienation Our client was in an agonizing position. He had a legally binding North Carolina child custody order that granted him specific visitation time with his son. However, for more than a year, the child's other parent completely ignored [...]
Rigorous Preparation For DMV Hearing Questions Paid Off
Attorney: Patrick Apple Type of Case: DMV Interlock Violation Hearing Case Result: Won - Client is allowed to keep his driver's license County: Guilford County Attorney Patrick Apple recently helped a client who unexpectedly received an interlock violation notice from the DMV. Many people initially try to handle these hearings on their own and are not prepared for the type of DMV hearing questions they'll be asked. So, our Greensboro team was glad to stand by our client from the beginning. Interlock Violation Notice from the DMV Our client had two prior DWI's and recently had his license restored with certain restrictions including an Alcohol Content Restriction. The Alcohol Content Restriction requires an interlock device on the client's vehicle for three years for him to drive with a valid license. The ignition interlock requires him to blow into a device to start his vehicle. He also needs to [...]
Case Result: Stalking and Concealed Weapon Charges Dismissed
Case Result: Stalking and Concealed Weapon Charges Dismissed in Guilford County The Challenge: Facing Serious Misdemeanor AccusationsA client came to us facing two serious misdemeanor charges in Guilford County: Stalking and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. While classified as misdemeanors, these accusations carry significant weight and the potential for severe consequences. A conviction could have resulted in active jail time, hefty fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record that would impact future employment and housing opportunities. Furthermore, the nature of these specific charges can carry a heavy social stigma and could affect one's Second Amendment rights. The client was understandably concerned about their future and needed an expert defense to protect their reputation and freedom.Our Strategy: A Meticulous Defense for a Full DismissalOur criminal defense attorney immediately began a thorough investigation into the prosecution's case. The goal was to scrutinize every piece of evidence and [...]
Mother Wins Primary Custody After Successful Negotiation
A mother in Guilford County wanted to fight for primary custody of her child. So, she turned to our Greensboro domestic team. Our domestic team prepared for trial thinking a settlement was not possible. [The attorney] arrived for the trial that morning and unpacked her materials, including a 3-inch binder with tabs for 15 exhibits. Shortly thereafter, opposing counsel informed her they were interested in revisiting the settlement negotiations. [She] argued consistency and stability were in the minor child's best interests. The minor child had spent the majority of the time with the mother and was comfortable in her home. The Dummit Fradin team negotiated a consent order granting primary custody to the mother. This custody order secures her rights as the primary parent. Should anything arise in the future, this custody order can be enforced by the contempt powers of the court. Our Tips for Negotiating Primary [...]
Contempt Hearings for Child Support & Custody a Success
Dummit Fradin Attorney Wins Two Contempt Hearings for Child Custody and Support One of our Dummit Fradin family law attorneys recently won two Contempt hearings against the same father – one in custody court and one in child support court. The young child is now safe with her mother, thanks to a court ruling that suspended the father’s visitation due to non-compliance with the custody order. Child Support Contempt Hearing In the child support matter, [the attorney] won the Show Cause Motion by showing that the father had not paid any of the ordered child support while having the ability to pay it. Additionally, she asked the court to use his “bad faith” behavior at a past high-earning job to impute his income for calculating child support. [The attorney] submitted evidence to show the father had acted in a manner that would foreseeably result in his [...]
Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics by a Felon Leads to Dismissal
Type of Case: Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Case Result: Dismissed County: Guilford County Complex Situation Sometimes doing the right thing has negative personal consequences. For our client, this was the case. He had raised a young man as a surrogate son. This young man made some unfortunate decisions which led him to be incarcerated in Virginia. During his incarceration, the young man developed serious medical issues which caused the state of Virginia to discharge him from his imprisonment. Our client took the young man in and provided him with a place to stay while he healed from his serious medical issues. Unfortunately, the gift of safety and the place to stay was lost on the young man. He began to engage in unlawful activity including dealing in narcotics. Charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and [...]
Dismissed – 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order
A Dummit Fradin criminal lawyer defended a Greensboro client against a Domestic Violence Protective Order in Guilford County. The client’s girlfriend had taken out a restraining order in an attempt to end the relationship because she had a new boyfriend. The judge, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the restraining order. The client was also in the process of obtaining United States Citizenship and any restraining order or criminal charges could have hindered that process. Contact a Criminal Lawyer in Guilford County Our criminal lawyers in Guilford County have years of experience handling Domestic Violence Protective Orders. Contact us today to have your case heard by an experienced lawyer in Greensboro, NC.
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 [...]
DWI Appeal a Success for Davie County Client
Attorney: Patrick Apple Type of Case: DWI and Misdemeanor Simple Assault Case Result: Motion to Suppress Granted - Voluntary Dismissal by the State County: Davie County Criminal defense attorney Patrick Apple 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 [...]
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. Criminal defense attorney Patrick [...]
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