On behalf of Greenwood Law | Aug 15, 2018 | Drug Charges
Advocacy groups in North Carolina and around the country may be familiar with Henry T. Nicholas III and his efforts to pass legislation protecting crime victims. Nicholas was inspired to action by a 1983 case involving a California student who was murdered by her...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Jul 31, 2018 | Drug Charges
Researchers say that reducing penalties for drug possession in North Carolina and elsewhere could lead to a reduction in racial disparities in the court system. It could also cause an indirect reduction in health disparities. Since the 1970s, drug arrests have...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Jul 5, 2018 | Drug Charges
North Carolina residents who provide drugs to someone who dies of an overdose could be charged with homicide. Increasingly, law enforcement in many states is cracking down on these drug providers using laws from the 1980s that were intended to go after crack cocaine...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | May 30, 2018 | Drug Charges
College is a time where students experiment with their newfound independence and adult responsibilities. But experimentation can lead to trouble when it involves drugs or underage drinking. One mistake can lead to consequences that impact your future and your...
On behalf of Greenwood Law | Apr 3, 2018 | Drug Charges
The North Carolina Controlled Substances Act defines drugs as substances recognized by the U.S. Pharmacopoeia that are intended to affect functions of the body. In short, drugs are any illicit substance specified in state or federal laws. Substances not explicitly...
