There's a strong relationship between crime and addiction. After all, buying a prohibited drug, having it in your possession or encountering the police while under the influence of a prohibited substance could all leave criminal charges. The prohibition of drugs isn't...
North Carolina Criminal Law Blog
Don’t share prescriptions, or you could face drug charges
Prescription medications are legal for those with the right prescription, but that is as far as the legality extends. Only the person with the prescription is allowed to use the medication, and they have to follow the dosage directions and any warnings -- such as not...
Recovery court could help you avoid a criminal record
Thousands of adults in North Carolina struggle with substance abuse. Some of them simply have bad habits, while others clearly have an addiction or chemical dependence. What sets addiction apart from other drug use is the compulsive behavior involved and the physical...
Don’t risk breaking the law by taking someone else’s prescription
When you have a severe headache or pain, you might start looking for strong painkillers to find some relief. If you have a friend or colleague who has drugs like Vicodin or hydrocodone, you may think you’re in luck, since those are higher-grade painkillers that...
At least 21 arrested in connection to fraternity-linked drug ring
People often make jokes about college campuses being home to drugged students or a party lifestyle, but at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, three fraternities have been suspended because of allegations of drug ring involvement. A Dec. 18 report states...
Did North Carolina really decriminalize marijuana?
You may have heard that North Carolina decriminalized marijuana. This is true, but only to an extent, and it definitely does not mean that the drug is now completely legal in the state. What decriminalization means is that people are given fines for crimes that are...
What to do if accused of prescription fraud as a pharmacist
Dispensing drugs is a significant responsibility -- one you have undertaken with care for many years. However, you are a pharmacist, not a professional detective. You cannot be expected to spot every intent to attain pharmaceuticals illegally. Unfortunately, it...
How serious is a cocaine-related arrest in North Carolina?
As you probably know, any arrest involving drugs is a serious matter, which can affect the rest of your life. In addition to facing legal consequences, many people arrested for drugs like cocaine go on to experience the following personal hardships, even after they...
When can you suppress evidence?
You are sitting in court, looking at your family in the stands, knowing you might not be going home to them tonight. You probably won’t be going back for a few years. The prosecution is laying it on thick, telling the judge how you are a danger to society and...
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in North Carolina
In Colorado and Washington, the push for recreational marijuana became very real a few years ago, when both states legalized small amounts of marijuana sold in a controlled fashion. This trend quickly spread to other states, such as Michigan, and you can now find...