Category: Drug Crimes

Watch Out — Drug Distribution Cases in NC Can Take a Long Time

Apr 6
2021

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Delivery and Sale | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Trafficking

 

Sometimes people who perpetrate crimes assume that evading initial arrest means they escape charges for good. However, this is a false sense of security. In many cases, like drug distribution, investigations take time. Acts committed in the past can come back to haunt you.

A recent case in Asheville shows just how long it can take. After a seven-month investigation, nine people were arrested for an array of crimes, including conspiracy to traffick heroin/opium and continuing a criminal enterprise. The investigation may yet yield more charges against those arrested.

Drug Distribution Charges

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NC Drug Charges: Common Non-Violent Felonies, but Not the Most Common

Mar 11
2021

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When most people think of felonies, their minds automatically go to violent crimes such as murder or assault. While those crimes certainly do happen, most felony crimes in North Carolina are actually not violent at all.

A good example of this is a case out of Whiteville, NC. Two people were arrested for felony possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine. Non-violent felonies such as this are the most common offenses found in North Carolina.

In fact, would you believe that, according to the UNC School of Government, in 2019 violent [...]

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NC Continues to Lag Behind in Cannabis Legislation

Feb 7
2021

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Delivery and Sale | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking | Marijuana

People all over the country have been entering the voting booth this election cycle and directing their legislators to make marijuana legal. In recent years, many states have passed laws legalizing both medical and recreational cannabis — but not North Carolina.

State officials have thrown around ideas of decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana, discussing the public health and economic repercussions that could follow. 

However, these same state officials warn that the North Carolina legislature is far from embracing marijuana decriminalization and legalization. They say that it’s something North Carolinians should not expect to [...]

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Marijuana Demand Has Changed Due To COVID-19 — But NC Laws Haven’t

Aug 4
2020

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

Marijuana sales have soared in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In states with legal marijuana, sales have shot up over 50 percent over the same time last year. 

There are a variety of reasons marijuana has made a big splash over the course of the last few months, but it’s important to keep in mind that possessing, selling, or transporting marijuana is still illegal in North Carolina.

Here are a few of the reasons that marijuana has been in demand and the consequences you may face if busted with it in the [...]

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The First Step Act Could Reduce Sentences for NC Drug Crimes

Jul 17
2020

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Categories: Drug Crimes | First Step Act

In North Carolina, the First Step Act has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many North Carolinians with criminal felony offenses and those currently serving sentences in prison. This bill was recently signed into law and brings with it many changes people should be aware of.

Here’s what you need to know about the First Step Act and what it means for drug crime sentencing in North Carolina.

The Federal First Step Act

Before discussing the North Carolina First Step Act, it’s important to discuss the Federal First [...]

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