Best Raleigh Law Firm Blog from The Experienced Attorneys of Kurtz & Blum
Every year, thousands of North Carolina’s teenagers enter into the adult criminal court system. As a Raleigh criminal lawyer, I can tell you that I see it every single day. In North Carolina, kids who are 16 and 17 years old charged with criminal offenses are treated as adults, they go…
When a grandchild’s wellbeing is threatened, it is only natural for a grandparent to want to step in. As a Raleigh Family Attorney, I often get calls about grandparents wanting to obtain custody of their grandchildren because they are concerned about the ability of their own children to care for their…
Heroin continues to dominate the news, thanks to overdoses that seem to occur every day in every region of the country. Deadly synthetic drugs seem to be everywhere a person turns, and states continue to debate the legalization of marijuana, with many already having taken this step. While drugs seem…
The national standard for determining whether a driver is impaired by alcohol has stood at .08 for over 10 years. Now, the Utah legislature has sent a law outlining a new standard to the governor for his signature. That new standard lowers the threshold of intoxication to .05, which would…
Just before Barack Obama officially ended his term as President, he signed the commutation or reduction of sentences for hundreds of convicts for non-violent drug offenses. This final act of his Presidency brings the total of reduced sentences to 1,385. For families and their loved ones, this act means finally…
As a criminal and traffic defense attorney, I am often asked if it is legal to record a video of a traffic stop in North Carolina. The short legal answer is… you betcha! Recently, a Wilmington, North Carolina police officer made national news for a routine traffic stop in which he pulled…
Chicago and other major cities remain in the news as they continue to struggle with high murder rates. In fact, the city of Chicago has witnessed a 50 percent increase in its murder rate during a one-year period, and this area is not alone. Thankfully, cities across America are seeing…
Generally, grandparents share a special bond with their grandchildren. When a grandparent’s access to their grandchild is blocked, or a grandparent thinks that may be on the horizon, it can be frightening and extremely stressful. What should you do if you feel like your rights to see your grandchildren are…
Having been an attorney for many years, I never cease to be amazed at what law enforcement officers might come up with next. According to current figures, an estimated 1.5 million Driving While Impaired (DWI) arrests take place each year in the United States. While alcohol accounts for the vast majority…
Understanding the Complexities of Sexual Abuse Defenses Although abhorrent to most people, sexual abuse is a reality that must be faced and dealt with in our society. Individuals charged with any type of sexual abuse will often face difficulties in defending themselves, as society tends to view these crimes as…
