Category: Drug Trafficking

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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How Drug Trafficking in North Carolina Can Lead to Federal Charges

May 23
2018

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

If you have been arrested for drug trafficking in North Carolina, your case could result in federal charges. In this post, we will detail how law enforcement officials decide whether to charge a drug trafficking case at the state or federal level.

How Drug Trafficking Is Charged in North Carolina

Both North Carolina and federal laws penalize drug trafficking, which is the sale, manufacture transport, and/or import of illegal controlled substances. Punishments vary depending on the type of drug or drugs in the case, as well as the amount. If children were targeted, [...]

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What Will Happen with North Carolinians Involved in “Drug Pipeline”?

Jan 18
2018

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Trafficking

A North Carolina-based group was recently caught selling large amounts of cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamines. The drugs were smuggled from Texas to North Carolina by a ring of over 20 people, all of whom were arrested.

Because this case involved a large drug ring moving drugs across multiple state lines, it will be federally prosecuted. Those allegedly involved in the ring will be charged with conspiracy to traffic, and will likely face significant penalties.

It should go without saying that drug trafficking is taken very seriously at both the state and federal level. [...]

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Charged with Drug Trafficking in NC? These Strategies May Help

Dec 3
2017

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

If you are facing drug trafficking charges in North Carolina, the potential consequences can feel overwhelming.

Moreover, you can face several different charges related to drug trafficking. You can be charged with cultivating, manufacturing, possessing, distributing, transporting, or selling illicit drugs. You can be charged for using a dwelling or motor home to store drugs, and you can be charged with trafficking.

Here’s the thing about trafficking charges, though: you don’t have to actually transport or sell drugs in order to get hit with the offense.

What a NC Drug Trafficking Charge Really

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Ways to Fight North Carolina Drug Possession Charges

Nov 20
2017

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Drug possession is a common offense, but nevertheless it is taken very seriously in North Carolina. If convicted, you could face a prison sentence, hefty fines, and a criminal record that will compromise your ability to live a normal life for years to come.

Depending upon the substance in question, drug possession is usually considered a Class 1 felony or Class 1 Misdemeanor in North Carolina. This is punishable by up to one year in jail or prison, as well as hefty fines. It is therefore important to know your rights and be [...]

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