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Federal criminal law can be quite complex. Often, a criminal charge can become much more severe if certain elements are present. If you are facing federal charges for drug trafficking or another federal drug felony, here is how using, carrying or possessing a gun can...
North Carolina residents may know that questions have been raised about warrant applications submitted to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI has a set of practices in place known as the Woods Procedures that are...
Outlined in the U.S. Constitution is the right for Americans to be free from illegal searches and seizures of their property. However, over the years, the court system has allowed certain searches to occur without a warrant if a police officer believes there is an...
The consumption of marijuana for medical or recreational use remains illegal in North Carolina, but that will change if two bills introduced by state lawmakers on April 7 are passed and signed into law. Senate Bill 669 Senate Bill would legalize medical marijuana in...
Both North Carolina and the federal government have laws against the manufacture, distribution and possession of controlled substances, such as narcotics, methamphetamine and prescription drugs. As a result, state and federal law enforcement agencies have the power to...
Federal laws generally prohibit the possession, sale and distribution of controlled substances. North Carolina laws also do so. However, the type of penalties that you may face if convicted of a drug crime may depend on whether it is a state or federal charge. Other...
A criminal conviction can be a difficult obstacle to overcome for anyone, but non-citizens living in the United States can face serious threats to their immigration if they are arrested and convicted of certain crimes. This post will address some of the legal problems...
There are many reasons that people in North Carolina may use drugs. It could be because they have a medical condition or suffered an injury and were prescribed medication to help alleviate pain or help heal an illness. When people use drugs in accordance with a...
After police claim to have found marijuana in your possession, you find yourself facing charges in a North Carolina court. As you prepare for your hearing and trial, you worry about how a conviction will affect you. Will you have to pay fines or go to jail? North...
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