2022-09-07 14:20
It is not unusual for tensions to rise during a court hearing. However, attorneys and other members of the court are expected to keep their cool.
That was not the case in a recent trial in N… Read More
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An experienced drug attorney from Kurtz & Blum can honestly and fairly evaluate cases of trafficking drugs, no matter the amount involved.
2022-09-07 13:38
Divorce can be challenging under the best circumstances, but if you’re dealing with a vindictive spouse during a divorce, you may encounter some pretty dirty divorce tricks. An already… Read More
2022-08-30 15:46
If you are going through a divorce and believe that your soon-to-be ex has been cheating on you, you may be tempted to spy on them to get evidence of their affair. Today’s technology m… Read More
2022-08-30 15:25
Millions of people across the United States use Amazon’s Ring video doorbell or Ring security camera to see who’s at the door before answering. However, as these devices become m… Read More
2022-03-24 21:04
In North Carolina, it is a felony offense to make, distribute, or possess child pornography. This is referred to as sexual exploitation of a minor in North Carolina. Even if you believed tha… Read More
2022-03-14 14:28
Benjamin Franklin had the idea for Daylight Saving Time (DST) as a way to make the most of daylight hours. However, safety experts argue that there is a link between car accidents and Daylig… Read More
2022-03-14 14:17
Facing criminal charges of any kind can be scary and confusing. You might be concerned about your freedom, your job, your reputation, and more. It’s important to note that not all crim… Read More
2021-12-02 22:35
So, you went to a club or bar and you found yourself in a fight. Before you know it, you’re charged with “simple affray,” something you’ve never heard of. What is sim… Read More
2021-12-01 14:27
Holidays may be a good time to let loose and celebrate, but get behind the wheel having had one drink too many and you could end up in jail. The North Carolina Transportation Department and… Read More
2021-10-18 20:19
If you’re a parent who receives or pays child support, you may wonder, “What is child support meant to cover?” Below, we describe NC child support laws, what expenses child… Read More
2021-10-15 12:39
Many people accused of domestic violence crimes believe that if their accuser just says they want the case dismissed, it will be. That’s not how it works. The police may not need the… Read More
2021-09-15 12:35
Child abuse cases can be very, very complicated and very high stakes. A lot of times, CPS gets involved, Child Protective Services. They’ll investigate and, though, in most cases, we… Read More
2021-08-19 01:37
Date rape is a serious crime in North Carolina. Being found guilty of date rape or other sex crimes carries significant penalties, from a lengthy prison sentence to fines and having to regis… Read More
2021-08-18 03:19
Divorce can be a complex legal process that involves many issues that can affect your life for years to come. A divorce lawyer can help explain your options, the factors the court considers… Read More
2021-08-15 12:33
How do we handle drug trafficking cases? Drug trafficking means committing a crime with a large amount of a controlled substance, a drug, and it can be committed in four different ways: pos… Read More
2021-07-27 03:26
Being charged with a crime can be one of the most terrifying experiences of your life. Suddenly, police are interrogating you and you are feeling the full weight of the government against yo… Read More
2021-07-15 12:30
White collar crime generally refers to crime that’s committed with a pen, as opposed to a gun or a knife, and it almost always involves stealing money, usually from a business. These… Read More
2021-07-12 17:02
Obstruction of justice involves willfully interfering with law and order. It carries hefty penalties. This is why it’s crucial that you hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to… Read More
2021-06-15 12:27
Listen, most people who get convicted of sex crimes get convicted because they said something stupid to law enforcement. A lot of people think, “If I can just explain what happened, t… Read More
2021-06-10 17:47
We are proud to announce that Howard Kurtz, one of our founding partners and a legal extraordinaire, has returned to Kurtz & Blum. He has returned home to the firm he helped established… Read More
2021-06-07 18:04
Just a few days from the return of legendary Howard Kurtz, Kurtz & Blum is welcoming the newest addition to their criminal defense team, Jared Hammett. Hammett is an experienced trial at… Read More
2021-05-28 15:41
Fear of civil or criminal penalties is one of the main motivators the government uses to get people to pay their taxes. But if you fail to pay your taxes, or you make a mistake and underrepo… Read More
2021-05-20 12:26
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 abu… Read More
2021-05-14 17:43
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 pe… Read More
2021-04-06 18:26
Seth Blum, of Kurtz & Blum, has been selected to the 2021 list as a member of the Nation’s Top OnePercent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organizat… Read More
2021-02-09 20:49
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… Read More
2020-10-22 15:31
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 righ… Read More
2020-10-22 14:56
If you are considering retaining a lawyer for your divorce, the cost might be one of your biggest concerns. At Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, our divorce attorneys get a lot of questions from… Read More
2020-09-03 12:53
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 peti… Read More
2020-04-17 20:08
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… Read More
2020-04-06 19:55
In this odd time of quarantine and stay-at-home orders, the government has exercised extraordinary power for the extraordinary circumstances. At first, orders to stay away from one another w… Read More
2020-03-24 20:40
For Immediate Release
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Seth Blum of Kurtz & Blum in Raleigh has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial… Read More
2020-03-20 19:51
Concerned About Coronavirus? We’re Able to Speak with You 24/7!
We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means tempor… Read More
2019-12-05 03:32
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, person… Read More
2019-06-25 21:49
Our very own Lindsey Granados is featured in this article discussing the shortage of ankle-monitoring devices in Wake County. Click to read more about the shortage and how it affects not on… Read More
2019-04-10 19:32
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, offers helpful information about fathers’ rights in Raleigh. The firm understands the emotional and physical burden that a person experiences during divorce. Wi… Read More
2019-04-05 10:11
How would you feel if you had worked hard to get your license back after it was suspended, only to have the DMV deny a license renewal years later due to a glitch in its computer system? Or… Read More
2019-04-01 20:37
What Is Guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person or agency is appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who has been deemed and adjud… Read More
2019-04-01 20:37
What Is Guardianship?
Guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person or agency is appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who has been deemed and adjud… Read More
2019-03-18 20:35
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 Ca… Read More
2019-03-11 20:46
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, an experienced and respected law firm, is proud to provide residents of Raleigh with compassionate family law representation. The firm is willing to help clients when… Read More
2019-02-12 18:44
Alcohol abuse is among the top issues in society. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) can lead to professional, financial, medical, personal, and even legal problems, including getting charged with d… Read More
2018-11-29 09:12
Hotlines and domestic violence shelters increasingly say that abuse victims are reporting bizarre new events that make them feel as though they are going crazy. One victim reported that her… Read More
2018-11-13 09:13
If you have been charged with a domestic violence-related offense in North Carolina, you may wonder whether an accuser can ever “take back” his or her allegations once a charge h… Read More
2018-07-16 14:10
If you are charged with driving while impaired, or DWI, in North Carolina, you may have a world of trouble ahead. A DWI charge carries serious consequences. For this reason, you need to be c… Read More
2018-07-03 09:11
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 ta… Read More
2018-05-11 11:28
A recent experience made me question why there are not language services in all aspects of delinquency court for juveniles and parents.
A child was charged with two misdemeanors. He is raise… Read More
2018-04-17 14:45
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… Read More
2018-03-29 17:06
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… Read More
2018-03-23 22:45
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 horr… Read More
2018-03-20 16:06
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, o… Read More
2018-03-16 21:18
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 th… Read More
2018-03-15 20:23
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… Read More
2018-02-26 15:32
In North Carolina, there are two kinds of divorce: an absolute divorce, which is the most common and what most people think of as being a “divorce,” and divorce from bed and boar… Read More
2018-02-20 17:40
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… Read More
2018-02-20 17:40
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… Read More
2018-02-20 16:32
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 i… Read More
2018-02-19 16:29
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… Read More
2018-01-24 02:01
I was charged with sexual battery. What is that?
A person is guilty of sexual battery if the person, for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse, engages in sex… Read More
2018-01-03 20:24
Congress passed a $1.5 trillion tax bill on December 19, 2017, cementing what is considered “the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code” in recent history. The bill impacts the mo… Read More
2018-01-03 07:00
Congress passed a $1.5
trillion tax bill on December 19, 2017, cementing what is considered “the most sweeping rewrite
of the tax code” in
recent history. The bill impacts t… Read More
2017-12-26 20:30
Utah is not backing down from a tougher stance on drunk-driving, standing by a law it passed earlier in 2017 that brought the state’s maximum blood alcohol content (BAC) limit to 0.05%… Read More
2017-12-26 07:00
Utah is not backing down
from a tougher stance on drunk-driving, standing by a law it passed earlier in
2017 that brought the state’s maximum blood alcohol content (BAC) limit to… Read More
2017-12-19 20:32
North Carolina already suffers from one of the worst opioid epidemics in the United States. Now, a deadly new mix of drugs is making a lethal substance even more dangerous.
Carfentanil &ndas&hell…Read More
2017-12-19 07:00
North Carolina already
suffers from one of the worst opioid
epidemics in the United
States. Now, a deadly new mix of drugs is making a lethal substance even more
dangerous.
Carfe… Read More
2017-12-15 20:36
A study led by Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department shows that body cameras on police officers have not had “any statistically significant effect” on law enforc… Read More
2017-12-15 06:00
A study led by Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan
Police Department shows that body cameras on police officers have not had “any
statistically significant effect” on law en… Read More
2017-12-04 20:39
As a caring family lawyer, I can help see you through divorce and many of the aspects of this difficult process.
In this article, I’ll share more tips on how you can talk to your kids… Read More
2017-12-04 11:02
As a caring family lawyer, I can help
see you through divorce and many of the aspects of this difficult process.
In this article, I’ll
share more tips on how you can talk to… Read More
2017-11-29 10:52
You’ve heard of driving
under the influence and driving while impaired – but if you're under the age of
21 you may find yourself in need of a DWI attorney to handle DACs?… Read More
2017-11-27 10:39
What can happen at a routine
traffic stop?
For two women driving
through Orange County, North Carolina last month, it turned out pulling over
didn’t lead to just a simple tra… Read More
2017-11-24 08:00
Shoplifting has plagued
retail businesses for decades, but this year, it has loomed larger than ever.
Authorities say shoplifters have increasingly become the engines of organized… Read More
2017-11-22 13:59
Are you in a same-sex marriage and considering a divorce? Do you plan on seeking child custody of a child or children that resulted from a same-sex marriage?
As you are probably a… Read More
2017-11-15 09:00
As the opioid epidemic receives more attention, we are left to wonder as to how it got this way and what is the best way to address it.
According to an article in the NY Tim… Read More
2017-11-14 08:00
As a criminal defense attorney, I research issues of law on a daily basis. Many years ago law school trained me to find relevant caselaw to support any argument or defense I advance on b… Read More
2017-11-03 12:52
Discussion of annulment often arises when thinking about or considering divorce, especially in a marriage that is relatively short lived. In the movies we see couples getting annulme… Read More
2017-10-27 02:00
Are disagreements and
differences weighing down your marriage? Whatever you may be going through, you
should understand that divorce is a life-changing step, and, like marriage,
should… Read More
2017-10-24 15:33
Over the years, law
enforcement officials have intensified efforts to crack down on individuals
driving while impaired (DWI) by relying on Drug Recognition Experts
(DRE). Police o… Read More
2017-10-17 14:10
Imagine this scenario:
while driving around Raleigh, a police officer pulls you over and asks for your
license. He questions you and perhaps issues a traffic ticket – and then make… Read More
2017-10-12 14:56
Five football players from
North Carolina State University (NCSU) will not be charged with sexual assault,
following an investigation into allegations raised against them earlier this
y… Read More
2017-10-10 13:00
The October 2017 session of the United States Supreme Court began on Monday, October 2. The Supreme Court returns in full force with Neil Gorsuch taking the seat of Associate Justice… Read More
2017-10-09 11:00
If you are dealing with a family law issue, such as filing for divorce, trying to catch a cheating spouse, fighting over child custody or the like, there maybe times whe… Read More
2017-09-28 10:00
You are driving down the road and all of a sudden, there is a backup of cars. It looks strange to you because it is late in the night and there should not be that much traffic. An accide… Read More
2017-09-22 09:00
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 th… Read More
2017-09-21 16:40
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 ther… Read More
2017-09-14 14:00
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… Read More
2017-09-13 13:00
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 p… Read More
2017-09-13 07:00
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… Read More
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