Category: Marijuana

The Future of Marijuana Legalization in North Carolina: What It Could Mean for Criminal Cases

May 18
2023

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

In recent years, the legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic across the United States. Currently, marijuana is illegal for recreational and medical use in North Carolina, but there have been movements to legalize it. If marijuana were legal in North Carolina, it would have significant implications for criminal cases involving marijuana-related offenses. 

The Current State of Marijuana in North Carolina

Currently, marijuana is illegal in North Carolina for medicinal and recreational purposes. Possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor offense resulting in up to 45 days [...]

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Decriminalization vs. Legalization in North Carolina. What is the Difference?

Mar 29
2023

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Marijuana

The issue of marijuana legalization has been a topic of debate for decades, with many states opting to either decriminalize or fully legalize marijuana. As an attorney in North Carolina, I often receive questions from clients about the difference between decriminalization and legalization. In this post, I will explain the key differences between these two approaches and how they apply to North Carolina.

Decriminalization

Reducing or eliminating criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana is decriminalized. This means that while possession of marijuana may still be illegal, it is no longer considered [...]

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The Difference Between Legalized and Decriminalized Drugs in NC

Jan 19
2023

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

North Carolina is one of the states where marijuana remains illegal. If you get caught with marijuana in the state, even if it’s for medical purposes, you can still face being charged with a criminal offense.

Still, laws surrounding marijuana in North Carolina and the rest of the country are rapidly changing. It’s essential to understand how things around you may change regarding marijuana. Particularly when discussing the process of legalizing marijuana and what it means for it to get decriminalized.

In North Carolina, marijuana is not legal, but small amounts are partially [...]

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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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A Few of the Most Surprising Misdemeanors on NC Law Books

Sep 6
2020

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Categories: Drug Possession | Marijuana | Misdemeanor

Every state has its own set of interesting, and often completely outdated, laws. Louisiana is a perfect example.

In 2008 a man was arrested in Louisiana for selling $30 worth of marijuana. Yes, $30 worth of marijuana. He was originally sentenced to 15 years but was re-sentenced a few years later under a Habitual Offender Law due to previous, non-violent convictions.

Sometimes it’s easy for people to slip through the cracks and be arrested for or receive sentences for misdemeanor crimes that seem a little crazy. Still, it’s important to understand what [...]

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