Kurtz & Blum Blog
Since the country shut down, many folks have been stuck at home with an empty schedule and nothing but free time. Some are addressing long-ignored fix-it projects. Others are reading through the books piled on their nightstands. I have been doing a lot more cooking than usual. Several people who…
In this odd time of quarantine and stay-at-home orders, the government has exercised extraordinary power for the extraordinary circumstances. At first, orders to stay away from one another were voluntary. Now, though, in many places, they have the force of law. The police are empowered to arrest people who gather…
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Seth Blum of Kurtz & Blum in Raleigh has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in North Carolina, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills…
Concerned About Coronavirus? We’re Able to Speak with You 24/7! Update: As of 4 p.m. ET on Friday, June 19th, masks are required when meeting in-person or within our offices. We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means…
While she was asleep, her ex-boyfriend stood silent ─ observing her quietly at the foot of her bed. Without her knowledge, he had broken into her house and violated her privacy, personal space, and more. When she awoke to find him looming over her, she recalled later in court, he…
Our very own Lindsey Granados is featured in this article discussing the shortage of ankle-monitoring devices in Wake County. Click to read more about the shortage and how it affects not only those who need the devices but also the taxpayer. Source: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/shortage-of-ankle-monitoring-devices-in-wake-county-costing-taxpayers-more/
Parental Rights for Fathers Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, offers helpful information about fathers’ rights in Raleigh. The firm understands the emotional and physical burden that a person experiences during divorce. With this, the firm is ready to help fathers with their legal services. The firm’s legal team also provides information…
How would you feel if you had worked hard to get your license back after it was suspended, only to have the DMV deny a license renewal years later due to a glitch in its computer system? The DMV will sometimes arbitrarily tell drivers months or years later that they…
What Is Guardianship? Guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person or agency is appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who has been deemed and adjudicated incompetent by the court. Legal incompetence is defined as the lack of mental capacity and…
In 2017, the North Carolina Legislature passed the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act S.L.2017-57 (S 257). This act raised the age of criminal responsibility to 18 in North Carolina. North Carolina is one of the last states in the country to charge minors as adults for low-level misdemeanor and felony offenses….
