Raleigh Drug Defense Attorney Shares Insights into Obama's Grant of Early Release to NC Man for Low-level Drug Possession Conviction

Just before Barack Obama officially ended his term as President, he signed the commutation or reduction of sentences for hundreds of convicts for non-violent drug offenses. This final act of his Presidency brings the total of reduced sentences to 1,385. For families and their loved ones, this act means finally being reunited with the those convicted for non-violent criminal offenses. For those convicted, this means a brand new lease in life.

A Lucky Break

One of those lucky enough to have been granted early release is Raymond Surrat, a North Carolina man given a mandatory life sentence for a non-violent drug offense. According to the judge who handed out the sentence, he had “no choice” but to sentence Surrat because of his previous drug convictions. His involvement in a cocaine-distribution conspiracy had a recommended maximum penalty of about 20 years. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2pPO2dV

Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney Shares Insights on an Inmate Seeking New Appeal

Do you remember the book Fatal Vision?

Well, it was true crime novel by Joe McGinnis detailing the case of Captain Jeffrey R. MacDonald, a former Army surgeon, who was found guilty of killing his wife and two children and is now serving three life sentences in Cumberland, Maryland.

MacDonald has always insisted that he is innocent. After years of failed appeals, MacDonald now claims he has new evidence that proves he is not the killer.
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Child Pornography Attorney Says Suspect Jailed Till He Provides Password

Passwords and encryption methods may be enough to keep other people out of your computers and mobile devices and far away from your personal files, but once you’ve been accused of a serious crime like possession of child pornography, these safeguards are increasingly causing issues with the government’s desire to access potentially relevant evidence.

As a sex crimes lawyer, I can tell you that the continuous technological advances that allow better security, especially in keeping personal files and documents encrypted on desktop computers and smart phones, arguably make it harder for prosecutors to prove claims against an individual accused of a crime.
http://www.kurtzandblum.com/blog/child-pornography-attorney-says-suspect-jailed-till-he-provides-password

Raleigh Divorce Attorney Talks about Johnny Depp facing Domestic Violence Allegations

There’s no doubt that divorces can get messy, but it can get even messier when allegations of domestic violence surface. This is exactly what’s happening in the well-publicized divorce of Hollywood star Johnny Depp and actress Amber Heard, with the latter claiming “years of physical and psychological abuse” while living with her estranged husband.

At this point, it is yet to be proven whether Depp is guilty of the allegations or not. It is not uncommon for such allegations to surface despite any evidence of actual proof. Amid all the speculations and stories, friends, family, and celebrities continue to support each star.
http://www.kurtzandblum.com/blog/raleigh-divorce-attorney-talks-about-johnny-depp-facing-domestic-violence-allegations