Cocaine is commonly made into a powder from the coca plant native to South America. Since it is highly addictive, controlled substance laws make it illegal in Greensboro, North Carolina. A person caught buying, selling or possessing it can face serious charges. North...
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Drug Crimes
How possession of a firearm can make drug trafficking charges much worse
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...
Two marijuana legalization bills introduced in North Carolina
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...
What to know about drug schedules
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...
How people may avoid a conviction for first-time drug offense
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...
How does North Carolina punish marijuana possession?
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...
