Category: Drug Trafficking

Understanding Drug Trafficking vs. Possession

Oct 18
2023

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Drug-related offenses are a serious concern in North Carolina, as in many other states. When it comes to drug crimes, two common charges individuals may face are drug trafficking and drug possession.

These charges have distinct differences and can result in severe legal consequences. In this blog, we will delve into the distinctions between drug trafficking and possession in North Carolina and explore the potential consequences of each offense.

Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking, also known as drug distribution, involves the illicit sale, transportation, import, manufacture, or delivery of controlled substances. In North Carolina, [...]

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NC Felony Drug Crimes: What You Should Know

Jul 15
2022

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

In North Carolina, there are several different types of felony drug crimes with which a person can be charged. The drug offenses range from crimes like drug possession, which is considered in some cases to be a lower-level crime, all the way up to serious drug felonies such as drug trafficking.

No matter what type of drug crime charge, it’s vital to understand that they are all serious felonies, and they come with weighty consequences in the state. Here is what you need to know about how North Carolina classifies different drug crimes.[...]

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NC’s First Step Act: When Does It Apply to Your Case?

Feb 3
2022

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking | First Step Act

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 [...]

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What You Need in an NC Drug Crimes Criminal Defense Attorney

Aug 24
2021

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Paraphernalia | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

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 [...]

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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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