You have a Constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. That’s why, as a general matter, the police are supposed to secure a warrant, supported by probable cause, before searching your home, vehicle, or place of business. That said, there...
Drug Crimes
Can you block the prosecution’s evidence in your drug case?
You’ve been fighting to get ahead, but society keeps throwing up barriers to the life that you want. And now you’re being threatened more than ever after being charged with a drug offense. As a result, you might feel defeated, uncertain about the future, and scared....
What are the penalties for drug trafficking in North Carolina?
North Carolina takes the crime of drug trafficking very seriously. Many people associate drug trafficking with complex criminal organizations or crime syndicates but the truth is that an average citizen can be charged with drug trafficking. Additionally, you may...
What has changed in North Carolina drug laws, and what hasn’t
Public attitudes about drugs have changed greatly over the past couple decades, and the law has followed -- but in some places, it has followed more quickly than in others. Some states and local governments have decriminalized certain drugs, and a growing number have...