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Category Archives: Drug Charges
Who qualifies for drug treatment court?
Every year, numerous North Carolina residents are arrested and charged with various drug-related offenses. Some will get their cases dismissed, some will end up behind bars and some will end up in court-ordered drug treatment. Of those who cannot get their cases dismissed, who might…
Do you understand everything about expungement?
You have made some mistakes in your past, ones you have learned from. You now want to expunge your criminal record, so you can enjoy your new life in North Carolina. To help you understand what life is like after a successful expungement, The Marshall Project offers…
Can you get a DUI the day after drinking?
You did everything you were supposed to do – drank responsibly, used a rideshare service to get home. The morning after a night out, however, you find yourself getting stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, charged with DUI and wondering how this could have happened.…
Understanding constructive possession
You could face a lengthy prison sentence plus a considerable fine if a North Carolina judge or jury convicts you of committing an alleged drug offense. Regardless of the specific crime with which the prosecutor charges you, however, your conviction rests on the supposition that (s)he sufficiently…
Understanding North Carolina drug trafficking charges
In North Carolina, the law imposes mandatory minimum sentencing for drug trafficking charges. Depending on the substance and the amount, a convicted offender will receive at least 25 months and up to 225 months in prison, whether he or she possesses, sells, manufactures, cultivates or…
Marijuana penalties in North Carolina
Although many states have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use, North Carolina still has some of the nation’s strictest laws prohibiting marijuana. House Bill 766, introduced in April 2019 and currently under review by the state General Assembly, strives to decriminalize adult possession of less…
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