On Aug. 3, an FBI task force in North Carolina arrested 11 suspected drug dealers during a heroin sting. Authorities also charged two suspects already in custody and are searching for five more. Federal, state and local authorities formed the Coastal Carolina Criminal...
As we touched on in an earlier post, it's understandable how those placed under arrest for drug possession could feel a sense of panic, concerned that their temporary lapse in judgment will have a potentially ruinous effect on their future.It's important for people in...
Whether you are a college student caught with a small bag of cocaine in your pocket or a working adult caught with a few pills for which you don't have a valid prescription, it can be truly unsettling to be charged with drug possession. Suddenly, you are wondering...
There is no disputing that North Carolina, much like every other state, has seen abuse of both heroin and prescription opioids take a truly astounding toll on public health. Indeed, statistics from the state Department of Health and Human Services reveal that over...
In North Carolina, a bill is being pushed that could forever reduce the risks around intravenous drug use and abuse. If this law is implemented, it has the possibility of saving taxpayers money while simultaneously making it easier to get clean needles for those who...
With Spring Break concluding and students returning to school on most high school and college campuses, it's possible you find yourself facing a BUI charge. While penalties and laws surrounding boating under the influence can vary widely from state to state, in North...
It may correctly feel like the end of life as you know it to face criminal charges based upon your alleged involvement in illegal activity. If your charges are drug-related, a conviction can cause nearly irreparable damage to your record and put a catastrophic strain...
Drunken driving is a serious problem when it comes to highway safety, and authorities here in North Carolina make use of a variety of strategies to get unsafe drivers off the road. Among these measures is the use of drunken driving checkpoints, or sobriety...
Drug charges can arise out of a variety of situations. Sometimes a long investigation precedes an arrest. Other times they can arise out of another interaction involving law enforcement. A common scenario is a drug arrest following a routine traffic stop. In these...
All drug charges should be taken seriously. While the penalties assessed if someone charged at the state level is found guilty of a drug crime could be life changing, this is even more likely when someone is charged with a federal drug crime. When someone is convicted...
