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Pet Custody in NC: What Happens to the Pet You Love?

When you think about custody after a divorce, your mind probably goes straight to the kids. However, for many couples, the family doesn’t just include children, it also includes pets....

Raleigh PD Body Camera Roll Out

Raleigh criminal defense attorneys like myself have been following the news about the eventual use of body cameras for quite some time. This past week, the News and Observer wrote...

The Affidavit of Parentage: Establishing Legal Paternity in North Carolina

Having a child outside of marriage is more common than ever, and the numbers prove it. Back in 1980, only about 18% of women giving birth in the U.S. were...

Corruption and Violence By NC Corrections Officers

When I hear about sex, drugs, and violence in prisons, I usually think of shows like HBO’s Oz or Netflix’s Orange is the New Black. While I hear real-life stories...

Insights into Children Accused of Sex Crimes

When she was 10 years old, Charla Roberts pulled down the pants of an elementary school classmate. It was a childish prank – but it landed her on the state’s...

Is Recording a Traffic Stop in NC Illegal? Definitely Not!

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...

When a Court will Consider a Motion to Modify Child Support

As a Raleigh Child Support Attorney, I hear the same questions many times throughout the week. When it comes to whether or not a court might be willing to modify...

Understanding 2nd Amendment: What You Need to Know About Gun Rights In NC

The Second Amendment is one of the most well-known parts of the U.S. Constitution, but also one of the most misunderstood. Many people know it protects the right to “keep...

Raleigh Sex Offense Lawyer Says Trump’s Comments Describe Sexual Battery

In a campaign full of twists and turns, even this was something unexpected: When leaked footage emerged of Donald Trump speaking with Access Hollywood’s host, Billy Bush, the whole world...

Understanding Your First Amendment Rights

Courthouse Rock: Understanding Your 1st Amendment Rights As a partner at Kurtz & Blum, PLLC and like so many Americans, I have been thinking about the election season and the...

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