Category: Criminal Defense
How do we handle the prescription drug abuse cases? They’re a little different than other kinds of drug abuse cases because most of the people who are accused of prescription drug abuse started using the prescription drugs because they were properly prescribed by a doctor. These are people who have…
Many people think that possession charges aren’t a big deal, but then they find themselves with charges for possession with the intent to sell or deliver. This offense carries stiff penalties and can result in years behind bars. Understanding this crime and when you can be charged with it is…
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that intentional tax evasion and unintentional errors results in approximately $458 billion in lost revenue annually. To combat this, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased prosecution and penalties for those accused of failing to file a tax return, making a false…
If you think you may be under investigation by the police, there are several signs you can watch for that could indicate your hunch is correct. It is important to remember that you have rights, including the right to representation, the right to remain silent, and the right to avoid…
People shouldn’t be forever haunted by their past mistakes. That’s why North Carolina recently passed the Second Chance Act into law. The Second Chance Act lets people petition to have certain criminal charges expunged from their records. The attorneys at Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, can help you file a petition…
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…
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…
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….
When people get in trouble with the police, they may think that if they just say the right thing or “lay low,” they will be fine. However, this is rarely the case. You need to take a criminal investigation or arrest seriously and know that is the time to call…
Miranda v. Arizona was the Supreme Court case that brought us all of those warnings and rights we hear on Law & Order. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot…
