Category: Drug Crimes

How Drug-Free Zones Work in North Carolina

May 9
2019

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug-Free Zones

About a decade before the “War on Drugs” really began sweeping the nation, Congress had already written into law a key piece of legislation which supported those efforts. Certain drug crimes – namely those associated with the crack cocaine epidemic – when committed near schools, were met with increased penalties at a federal level. Within a decade, a number of states adopted the same kinds of regulation.

Today, every state government maintains some law for harsher penalties against drug crimes near schools, and 31 of them have vastly extended their zones beyond schools. [...]

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Did You Know NC Has Mandatory Minimums for Drug Trafficking?

Mar 10
2019

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

When we hear the words “mandatory minimums,” most of us think of federal courts, which are notorious for strictly imposed and unreasonable mandatory minimum sentences for those convicted.

In fact, you might assume that if your case is prosecuted at the state level, you don’t have to worry about mandatory minimums at all. Not so much in North Carolina.

Trafficking even relatively small quantities of illicit substances will result in excessive mandatory minimum sentencing that is not subject to parole or probation. This means that even low-level drug offenders spend years in prison.[...]

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Careful What You’re Holding – Drug Possession in NC Varies by Drug

Jan 3
2019

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

North Carolina outlaws the possession of various controlled substances and drugs. Drug possession charges in NC are usually proportionate to the type and quantity of drug.

Given the severity of a drug charge, it’s important not just to work with a skilled North Carolina criminal lawyer, but also to understand the drug laws of our state and the various factors that guide the sentencing of those who are convicted of drug possession.

In this post, we’re going to look at what the actual law says and how the drug itself impacts the charges [...]

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How Possessing Drugs Can Lead to a Trafficking Charge in NC

Nov 5
2018

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Trafficking

The term “drug trafficking” conjures up images of hardened criminals and cartels, who make their living off of a life of crime. However, it’s common for individuals or small partnerships to face drug trafficking charges as well.

In fact, you can even face drug trafficking charges simply for possessing a large quantity of drugs.

How is this possible?

Because drug trafficking is in part a crime of intent, and possessing an amount of substance that could reasonably be considered too large for personal use can be considered grounds for a drug trafficking charge, [...]

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Beat Drug Charges in North Carolina with These Defenses

Sep 11
2018

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Categories: Coercion | Drug Crimes | Entrapment

When you are facing drug charges in North Carolina, you need a qualified attorney to help you fight back. Here are the most common defenses that are effective in helping those charged avoid stiff penalties.

The best way to figure out which defense strategy is most likely to lead to a positive outcome in your specific case is to work with a skilled North Carolina drug crimes attorney.

Improper Police Procedure

The police must follow protocol when making drug crime arrests. If they fail to use the right procedures, you may be able [...]

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