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Understanding North Carolina Controlled Substance Laws
If you’re facing drug charges in North Carolina, you’ll want to explore all options for a defense. Strategies that may be helpful in one individual’s circumstances may not even be relevant in another’s. If you hope to achieve the most positive outcome possible in court, it pays to research controlled substance laws to help determine…
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Were your assets seized in connection with alleged drug crimes?
In North Carolina, investigators can seize your property — whether it’s a vehicle, items inside your home or even money — if they believe someone used the property in question to commit a crime. In certain circumstances, if you wind up facing charges and a criminal court judge convicts you, the state can request a…
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Several arrested after a North Carolina home is searched
North Carolina residents expect their homes to be places where they can feel safe, secure and have a sense of privacy. When people are suspected of crimes, law enforcement officials will sometimes search the homes of those accused. This is a common scenario for those in North Carolina who are suspected of possessing drugs. However,…
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More than a dozen arrested in drug sweep
In North Carolina and elsewhere, authorities are charged with keeping their communities safe and free from criminal activity. One of the areas law enforcement officials focus on is the possession, manufacturing and distribution of illegal drugs. A recent drug sting operation in the state netted 13 arrests. Anti-drug campaign and arrests The Vice-Narcotics Unit of…
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What to expect from federal drug charges
If you or someone you know has an upcoming federal criminal trial, you might be stressed out and worried, and you might have a lot of questions. What is the difference between state and federal charges? What can you expect from the criminal defense process? The defense process State law and federal law are entirely…
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How could fentanyl affect a DUI case?
A drunk driving charge has the potential to change a person’s life through various penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. There are certain factors that could exacerbate the serious nature of DUI penalties, including driving while in possession of or under the influence of a substance such as fentanyl. A…
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What do North Carolina laws prohibit regarding drug possession?
Facing criminal charges can be a life-changing situation. If you have recently found yourself accused of drug possession in North Carolina, you may understandably feel overwhelmed by the situation, especially if this is your first time facing such a scenario. However, it is important to remember that you have legal options at your disposal, and…
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When are police allowed to search your pockets and bag?
If a police officer arrests you, they can perform a full search of your pockets, personal items and car. But what if you are not under arrest? What if you are simply walking down the street or are stopped in a traffic stop? Can the police legally search you and seize what they find to…
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Drug enforcement schedules and how they impact charges
When hearing about a criminal case involving drugs, it is common to hear terms like “Schedule 1” or “Schedule 2.” These schedules indicate the seriousness of an alleged crime and its associated consequences, mainly on the federal level but also in state cases brought by states like North Carolina. But, how does this actually work…
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
