Best Raleigh Law Firm Blog from The Experienced Attorneys of Kurtz & Blum
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…
A conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina can carry many negative consequences, including fines, loss of your driving privileges and, possibly, time in jail. Of course, a DWI conviction – or even just an arrest – could also hurt your ability to earn a living. If you…
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…
On March 22, the Los Angeles Times published an article attempting to highlight the difficulty with catching stoned drivers. I say “attempting” because ultimately, they do a horrible job. As soon as I read the title “For police, catching stoned drivers isn’t so easy,” I knew I needed to take…
If you pick up a criminal charge in Raleigh, you face an uncertain road ahead. You could choose to go down that road with an experienced and dedicated criminal defense lawyer at your side, or you could decide to go it alone. Even though you certainly have the right to…
If a police officer arrests you for driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina, you need to take the situation seriously. Here are a few suggestions about how to handle the next steps that you will face: 1. The officer will ask you questions. After an officer arrests you for…
If you decide that you want to go through with a divorce in Wake County, you will need to begin to take steps as early as possible. Our hard-working team of Raleigh divorce lawyers provides these tips to help you to get through the early stages: Talk to an…
On Friday, February 16th, 2018, Kendra Stocks went to Mecklenburg County Jail to begin a 7-day stint for violating a court order. Stocks had baptized her daughter, who was shared with her ex, Paul Schaaf. In August of 2016, a court order was granted giving Schaaf full custody, and there…
In early January, the General Assembly instructed the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to revisit guidelines to traffic stops. Although there have been traffic stop instructions in the NC DMV manual since 1972, this gives the department the opportunity to clear up the guidelines. While some of the instructions…
In January of this year, a new report came out calling for lowering the Blood Alcohol Concentration limit nationwide from .08 to .05. I wrote earlier about how Utah lowering their BAC limit to .05. The study was conducted by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, are private,…
