Best Raleigh Law Firm Blog from The Experienced Attorneys of Kurtz & Blum
While many people think that police officers seldom run afoul of the law, the reality is that they are simply regular folks just like you and I. But, one advantage they have is their intimate knowledge of the laws in North Carolina. Recently, a Randolph County sheriff’s deputy was arrested…
The saying “nothing lasts forever” can be true for many things, including child custody. Once a permanent custody order is put into place, that does not mean it is there forever and it is important to remember that it can be modified. As a very experienced child custody lawyer in Raleigh, I…
Have you been accused or convicted of a crime and wondered to yourself, “How can I get this off my record forever?” Well, some good news from the NC legislature. At the end of July, Governor Roy Cooper signed a new law that dramatically reduces the wait times before an…
A divorce is an especially trying and emotional time for anyone. Unfortunately, for those with significant or substantial financial assets, the process is even more confusing and potentially stressful. As a Raleigh divorce attorney, I see firsthand the effects that divorce can have on the financial well-being of a couple, especially those…
Breaking News! DMV to start charging you for hearings to get license back The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles released its proposed rules on September 1, 2017. These rules cover hearing fees. Click Here to download and view all the rules. The DMV hearing fees range from $40 to…
There is no doubt that the opioid epidemic is on the rise in North Carolina. Opioid and heroin-related cases of overdose have nearly doubled in the past year. Emergency rooms in suburban neighborhoods continue to see an increase as young adults (most men) find themselves on the losing end in…
As an experienced criminal defense attorney, I know that the justice system is not flawless. Actually far from it. Police can (and often do) make serious mistakes during an investigation. Analysts and clerks may accidentally mishandle (or completely lose) valuable evidence. In addition, prosecuting attorneys and judges might unintentionally overlook important…
In July 2017, Amanda Katherine McLeod was indicted in Raleigh on a charge of second-degree murder. Three months earlier, she had sold the powerful and deadly drug, fentanyl, to a woman named Emily Renzo. On the same day, Renzo was found dead due to an overdose of fentanyl mixed with heroin. McLeod was…
It seems that the use of your cell phone while driving may become the next big thing that you’ll need a DWI attorney to defend you in court. That, at least, is the scenario you would face in Washington state, where a new “E-DUI” law was recently passed. It prohibits the use of any…
Pet Custody and Divorce When you think about sharing custody after a divorce, generally child custody comes to mind first. However, for many couples, pets are members of the family and there are many considerations when determining who gets to keep the dog, cat or other household pet, or who is going…
