Category: Drug Crimes

If you or someone you know is being charged with conspiracy to commit drug trafficking or drug trafficking, then harsh penalties can be faced. However, there is a new limited exception to the mandatory minimum sentencing that is in place for crimes like this: The First Step Act.

North Carolina’s First Step Act is a statute that has created a narrow exception to the sentencing guidelines for these crimes. Instead of a person being subject to these mandatory minimums, they can be sentenced under the standard rules.

However, not everyone is eligible for [...]

Many North Carolinians possess a criminal record. It also happens that a large percentage of employers check criminal records when hiring new employees.

Thus, If you have a drug conviction in your criminal history, that could impact your ability to get a job. What should you do if you have a drug conviction on your criminal record, and you are job hunting in North Carolina?

Here’s what you need to know about what your conviction means for the employment search, as well as the steps you can take to reduce the impact of [...]

If you’ve been charged with possession of a controlled substance in North Carolina, you may be wondering how your lawyer is going to keep the judge from throwing the book at you. Penalties for drug crimes are very case-specific. Depending on the unique conditions of your case, your attorney may choose one or more from various defense strategies — anywhere from claiming unreasonable action to just plain denial.

Possession of a controlled substance is illegal in North Carolina under Article 5. Section 90-86 of state legislation. There are two main categories of possession [...]

If you’ve been charged with a drug crime, you might be feeling scared and confused — justifiably so. In North Carolina, the law (or statute) prohibiting drugs is fairly simple, but penalties for those crimes vary greatly depending on the type of drug, the amount, and the accused’s previous criminal record. 

Manufacturing, distribution, and possession of controlled substances are all illegal in North Carolina under one statute. 

The North Carolina Controlled Substance Act outlines exactly what is included in manufacturing, distributing, and possessing controlled substances as well as the penalties for the varying [...]

Imagine being charged with a drug crime without any drugs being found in your possession. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, not really.

The truth is, you can be arrested and charged with drug crimes even if none are found on you in this state. North Carolina makes it illegal to possess drug paraphernalia. That may seem a bit crazy since many items used as paraphernalia are available for purchase in stores, but it’s the law nonetheless.

Here’s what you need to know about drug paraphernalia charges in North Carolina and the consequences that [...]