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North Carolina prohibits the unauthorized possession, manufacture and distribution of controlled substances. People face arrest and prosecution if they misuse controlled substances. In some cases, they may even face criminal charges implicating them in the trade of...
Caught with drugs? Penalties in North Carolina vary greatly depending on whether you possess them for personal use or intend to sell them. Knowing the line between possession and distribution Drug possession refers to having a controlled substance on your person or...
The state government is doubling down on its fight against controlled substances by intensifying the punishment for drug distribution. With the new bill, you could be looking at jail time if you are facing a drug-related charge. The renewed push for a more severe...
In North Carolina, cocaine charges are governed by stringent laws and convictions generally result in severe penalties. These charges vary based on several factors, including the amount of cocaine, the purpose of one’s possession and an individual’s prior criminal...
Unlike prohibited substances, controlled prescription medications are legal for someone to possess and use under certain circumstances. After a doctor diagnoses someone with a specific condition and recommends certain medications for their treatment, an individual can...
The consequences of illegal drug possession could be incarceration, fines and a criminal record. Yet some drugs are legal, and not all illegal drugs are equal in the eyes of the law. The penalties, if convicted of a drug crime, can vary in accordance with the...
A drug possession charge is a serious criminal offense that can lead to fines and incarceration. Someone would be charged with drug possession if the police find that someone possessed illicit drugs on their person or was using, manufacturing or distributing drugs....
Say that you have some sort of ailment or sickness, and you go to the doctor and get a prescription. Perhaps it’s for high strength painkillers that are a bit more than anything you can buy over the counter. You take a few of them, they help, and you recover from your...
“Those aren’t mine!” This is a common phrase that police hear every day. But this doesn’t mean that all denials are false. Usually, when the police find drugs in a vehicle, the owner or occupants are the primary suspects. Therefore, in such a situation, you may need...
Heroin is one of the most notorious and feared of all prohibited drugs. Most people have heard horror stories about how dangerous and addictive this opioid-adjacent drug can be. The average person may find the idea of an injectable drug frightening and many people...