Imagine being charged with a drug crime without any drugs being found in your possession. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, not really.

The truth is, you can be arrested and charged with drug crimes even if none are found on you in this state. North Carolina makes it illegal to possess drug paraphernalia. That may seem a bit crazy since many items used as paraphernalia are available for purchase in stores, but it’s the law nonetheless.

Here’s what you need to know about drug paraphernalia charges in North Carolina and the consequences that [...]