Best Raleigh Law Firm Blog from The Experienced Attorneys of Kurtz & Blum
Whether you’re attending a colleague’s send-off party or a friend’s engagement party in Raleigh, alcohol is often included on the menu. It’s always a good idea to designate a driver before the party starts to ensure that everyone gets home safely. At least, that’s a really good plan. But what…
In June, a North Carolina case against a man accused of murder ended in an acquittal. Brian Graves reports in hickoryrecord.com: Terry Lynn Lingerfelt was found not guilty of murder in the October 2010 shooting of Michael Scott Gragg by a unanimous decision of a Burke County jury Friday afternoon….
Accidents which result in serious injuries can happen anytime and anywhere, especially in a workplace where employees are exposed to different kinds of risks. Companies are generally expected to provide guidelines and proper equipment to minimize the risk of accidents. A story posted on WVRecord.com last September 24, 2013, reported…
Recently, we found an article containing some criminal justice myths and realities. If you or someone you know has been arrested, a knowledgeable Raleigh criminal lawyer can help expose the myths so people make the best decisions about their case. In the article posted by the National Council on Crime & Delinquency,…
In Raleigh, local authorities are setting up the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Squad, a group of troopers who are dedicated to apprehending drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The Chronicle reports on September 18, 2013: In October, the Raleigh Police Department will receive a $525,700 grant to set…
Howard Kurtz, a Raleigh lawyer at Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, notes that various changes have been made to North Carolina’s expunction laws. Expunction allows an individual to remove (expunge) a criminal charge from his or her state record, thereby removing the fear of a prospective employer taking that charge against the person….
In a post-recession market rife with competition, it is no secret that a criminal conviction can hamstring a young person’s future prospects for employment, schooling, and even military service. Many of these youngsters, however, face a second jeopardy that has rarely made news, until recently. Each year thousands of students face punishment…
Raleigh, North Carolina (September 12, 2013) –Kurtz & Blum, PLLC founding partner Howard Kurtz, a Raleigh DWI lawyer, talks about the importance of new head-mounted video cameras in handling DWI (driving while intoxicated) cases. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police recently debuted new head-mounted cameras during a DWI checkpoints. These tiny cameras add a new…
Raleigh, North Carolina (September 13, 2013) – In their continuing efforts to give resources to people seeking a Raleigh personal injury lawyer, Kurtz & Blum, PLLC recently updated their website with valuable information on how insurance companies work. The updates include a video explaining some of the secrets insurance companies keep…
Raleigh, North Carolina (September 16, 2013) – Kurtz & Blum, PLLC founding partner Howard Kurtz, a Raleigh criminal lawyer, supports the rumored authorization of $2 million in additional funding for North Carolina’s public defense system. Rumors of the increase surfaced following the budget talks recently held by state legislators. The additional…
