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Drug charges in North Carolina can become federal crimes when the alleged offense involves large quantities of drugs, trafficking across state lines, federal agencies, organized criminal activity, weapons, or conduct that violates federal drug laws. Federal drug cases are generally more serious than state cases and often carry harsher penalties, mandatory minimum prison sentences,…

North Carolina has tough drug trafficking laws and penalties. Simply being caught with amounts exceeding certain thresholds is enough for prosecutors to file serious felony charges, and long sentences can be imposed even if there’s no proof that you actually sold drugs.  What Is Considered Drug Trafficking in North Carolina? Drug trafficking in Raleigh…

If you have been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in North Carolina, the charges against you may include steep fines, prison time, and result in a significant criminal record that could jeopardize your future. Unfortunately, many people are unnecessarily facing drug trafficking charges due to an addiction problem that turns their personal use into…

November’s election brought sweeping changes throughout much of the country. Voters approved measures to legalize recreational marijuana in four states. Medical marijuana was approved in two others. And Oregon became the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of “hard” drugs. The ballot measure passed by a wide margin – 58.5 percent. The…

Late last year, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather announced that his office would stop prosecuting most simple drug possession cases – even felonies. He made the announcement in response to pandemic-related court shutdowns and delayed trials, along with an upsurge in arrests for violent crimes. “With 100 homicides a year, I do not…

This time last year, several healthcare providers and pharmacies notified the State Bureau of Investigation that they suspected fraudulent prescriptions were being made out for codeine syrup and other drugs. Codeine, the SBI knew, is sometimes used illicitly by mixing it with a soda like 7-Up or Sprite. The resulting drink is known as…

RALEIGH, N.C. – Christopher Smith, 34, was arrested by Raleigh police and charged with trafficking cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, and hash. He will also face related charges in federal court. According to a CBS report, police found large amounts of drugs and cash in his residence at Castle Pines Drive. Federal court documents show that police gathered…

Addiction is a serious problem at home and across the United States. At different times in recent history, different drugs have been rampant. In recent years, opioids are negatively affecting many North Carolinians and their families.   Opioids are different than other drugs in the sense that addiction often begin with a professional medical…

The crackdown on meth labs in the US has made a difference, but only a small dent in the larger problem. Today, massive amounts of methamphetamine are smuggled into the US and more people than ever are using the drugs. No headlines doesn’t mean no problem When Breaking Bad went off the air, it wasn’t the…

When the police perform a raid on a suspected drug operation, there is always a chance that people who are not even involved in trafficking could be arrested. Individuals are often caught up in something that’s far bigger than they may have realized based on their small part in an operation. Addicts can also…