When one thinks of a drug crime, illegal substances such as cocaine or heroin may come to mind. However, prescription drugs can be illegally bought or sold on the black market. In fact, police will investigate the illegal sale of prescription drugs and will...
In North Carolina, the possession of half an ounce or less of marijuana is only considered to be a misdemeanor crime and subjects the accused to a $200 fine or less. According to some, the state has essentially decriminalized the possession of a small amount of...
There are many reasons why a person may have an outstanding warrant against them. From accusations of drug offenses to allegations of breaking the conditions of their parole, it is not unknown for a North Carolinian to be facing the long arm of the law. Recently, a...
Every day many North Carolinians are accused of drug crimes. Such crimes could range from mere possession of a small quantity of drugs to federal offenses including drug trafficking, drug distribution, drug conspiracies and drug manufacturing. Drug charges can involve...
Sometimes, state felony charges are leveled against an individual here in North Carolina over alleged illegal drug activity. During state criminal proceedings involving felony drug charges or other charges at the felony level, there are many significant...
One of the consequences of being convicted of a crime, such as a drug crime, is that the conviction goes on one's criminal record. Having a conviction on one's record can impact many things, including a person's employment and housing opportunities. Thus, a blemished...
It can be a very scary experience to be accused by authorities of possessing marijuana. One question a person may have in the face of such allegations is: how serious of charges could I face in relation to the accusations?Many different things play a role in how...
Recently, a search police conducted of an apartment in Wilmington led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man. Among the charges the man is facing are charges of: possessing drugs with the intent to sell/distribute, manufacturing drugs, possessing drug paraphernalia and...
Recently, a group of four individuals here in North Carolina has been accused of having sold marijuana. A 39-year-old man who is the owner of a recently closed barbecue restaurant in Gaston County and a 35-year-old man who was an employee of this restaurant are among...
One serious type of drug allegation that is sometimes leveled against individuals here in North Carolina is an accusation of manufacturing illegal drugs. Drugs or drug manufacturing materials that police found and seized often play a major role in drug...
