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Category: Criminal Law

People often wonder about the difference between “detained” vs “arrested” during police encounters. This confusion can lead to serious consequences if you don’t understand your rights in each situation. When...

Today, people live on their phones. We keep our photos, texts, banking apps, and social media all in one place. That makes a phone one of the most personal items...

Blue lights in the rearview. A few quick questions. Then cuffs, paperwork, and a court date you never planned for. After an arrest, the ground feels unsteady. People worry about...

In one of our previous blogs, we walked you through the steps that follow an arrest, from meeting the magistrate to understanding bond and pretrial release. Knowing that process is...

Imagine this: you’re a nurse in Raleigh. You’ve worked hard for years, passed your exams, and built a solid career. Then, one night, you get pulled over and charged with...

You got a call from a detective. Now what? It’s a moment that can shake anyone, whether you’re innocent, unsure, or just caught off guard. Maybe an officer left you...

Being arrested is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. Whether it happened to you or someone you care about, the questions come fast: What now?...

Looking for work is tough enough. If you have a felony on your record, it can feel like all the odds are stacked against you. You’ve done your time, maybe...

Did you know that at least 2 million people in North Carolina have a criminal record? That’s nearly 1 in 5 residents, which is a staggering number of people whose...

Being accused of a white-collar crime can feel like your world is crashing down. It’s not just the threat of legal consequences that weighs heavily—it’s the fear that your name,...

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Every case is unique, and so is every attorney. At Kurtz & Blum, our team of Raleigh-based attorneys brings decades of combined experience in criminal defense, traffic offenses, and family law. Each attorney has a distinct approach to legal representation, whether you need a skilled litigator to fight for you in court or a strategic negotiator to resolve a family law matter.

We know that hiring a lawyer can feel overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time dealing with legal issues. That’s why our entire legal team works together to ensure you get the right attorney for your case, based on your specific legal needs.

And what makes our team even more special? Our paw-torney at law – Augie. Known around Raleigh as the “Law Dog,” Augie takes a team-based approach to every case, ensuring justice is always served with a side of belly rubs. Whether he’s offering comfort during tough cases or greeting clients with a wagging tail, Augie brings warmth, loyalty, and a touch of fun to our practice.

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Colby Berry

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