Greensboro Blog
Legal Costs of Street Racing
Street Racing: Going Nowhere Fast Recently in the news, there have been numerous reports of street takeovers around the Triad. Groups of spectators will gather, block off a street or parking lot, and there will be amateur street racing and car stunts. These are often promoted in private groups [...]
Mistaken Identity: Clearing our Client’s Name
Attorney: Tyler Chriscoe Type of Case: Misdemeanor Larceny Case Result: Voluntary Dismissal with Court-Ordered Expungement Location: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County A Promotion Denied Our soon-to-be client, a normally hardworking guy, was ecstatic when his name came up for a significant promotion at work. Not only would he receive more money but more responsibility [...]
Impact of a High BAC
Understanding the Legal Impact of High BAC How high is "too high", and what does that mean for your case? What Exactly is BAC? Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is a measure of how much alcohol is in a person's blood at a certain time. This [...]
Refusing a Breathalyzer Test
Breathalyzer Tests and the Consequences of Refusing to Take One Can I Legally Refuse A Breathalyzer? If you get arrested for DWI, you do not have to take a breath test. But, should you refuse, there will be consequences. If you refuse to do a [...]
Don’t Blow It: The 3 Field Sobriety Tests
The Field Sobriety Tests Understanding the field sobriety tests and your rights is critical before being pulled over. Find what you need to know to avoid or fight charges directly from the DWI Attorney's mouth! Understanding the 3 Standardized Field Sobriety Tests The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [...]
DWIs and License Loss
A Guide to License Loss and Restoration: 3 Ways a DWI Wreaks Havoc The Consequences of a DWI: A Stark Reality Check Driving while impaired (DWI/DUI) is a serious crime that carries significant legal, economic, and personal consequences. Whether it's your first offense or you've [...]
How Devastating to my Insurance Will a Speeding Ticket be?
Speeding Tickets and Your Insurance: What's the True Cost? Will this ticket make my insurance rate increase? Yes, Your Rate is Likely Going to Increase When clients ask, "Will this ticket make my insurance rate increase?", the answer is that it probably will. [...]
Patrick Apple Ecstatic to Become Fourth Managing Partner at Dummit Fradin
Presenting Patrick Apple: A Perfect Partner Dummit Fradin is proud to announce Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple as a new Managing Partner. Patrick will be joining Clarke Dummit and Michael Fradin in leading the firm. A Dedicated Leader and Mentor Since joining Dummit Fradin in 2019, Patrick has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and a [...]
Shady Officer Issues 8 DWIs to Sober Drivers. Still Hireable
Officer Testimony Tossed Drunk driving carries severe penalties, and the punishments can be harsh. But have you ever heard of an officer giving DWIs to sober drivers? Lives can be drastically affected by a DWI charge. The consequences affect more than just the driver. The financial costs to defend against the charge are substantial. [...]
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 [...]