Like other states, North Carolina’s punishments for the possession or trafficking of drugs are significant. Even a first-time offender can face years in prison and a hefty fine even for the simple possession of certain types of drugs. The exact penalties depend a lot...
In Winston-Salem and across North Carolina, law enforcement is always seeking out potential drug violations and conducting investigations to put a stop to illegal activity. That can include large-scale task forces and long-term gathering of evidence. When there is an...
When people face drug charges, they may think that there are few options available to them, however, people may be able to participate in a drug court. Drug courts are one tool that the North Carolina judicial system uses to address drug offenses. According to the...
Legislators have debated North Carolina's marijuana possession laws for a few years now, with little changing so far. The lightest charge for people includes a misdemeanor on their record and a $200 fine when found with less than .5 oz. Up to 1.5 oz sees jail time...
Drug charges often occur because of an addiction. If you suffer from drug addiction, there are treatment options available to you. Drug addiction is a chronic disorder. Often, patients may relapse or require multiple treatments. It is a long-term process. According to...
Even though you know you have put forth a commendable effort to overcome your drug addiction, convincing an employer in North Carolina of that may not be so easy. When the topic of your criminal past surfaces in a job interview, knowing how to respond can be the only...
Drug charges often have may levels to them that increase the severity of the potential sentence. When it comes to cocaine in North Carolina, there are a few different situations that could occur when you face such charges that could increase your penalties. FindLaw...
Prescription drugs are only available on a limited basis with the permission of your doctor. The reason is that, though these medications have accepted medical uses, they also have the potential for abuse. Abuse of prescription drugs is illegal, and there are...
North Carolina is one of the states that maintained its tough approach to drug charges in America. This led to many people facing charges for possession after getting caught with small amounts of marijuana. New law proposals seek to change that. In 2018, FOX 46...
Possession of illegal drugs with an intent to distribute is a serious offense punished by both state and federal laws. To understand how this crime is defined in North Carolina, it helps to know that this offense requires two components. First, an individual charged...
