As a college student, you may feel pressure to excel academically while balancing other responsibilities such as work or extracurricular activities. With so much on your plate, you may be tempted to take shortcuts, such as using prescription medications to enhance...
Drug Charges
When is drug possession a felony offense?
Facing a drug possession charge comes with the implication of serious penalties and a criminal record that may follow you for life if convicted. If the accusations against you escalate to the level of a felony offense, the potential consequences become even more...
Are you eligible for drug court in Buncombe County?
A North Carolina drug charge has the potential to lead to steep fines and jail or prison time, among other repercussions, and such charges often result from a substance dependency. If you are facing a drug-related criminal charge for an offense you feel you would not...
How does a drug conviction affect your college financial aid?
If you are a college-aged student, you probably know how expensive pursuing higher education can be. Fortunately, according to the U.S. Department of Education, you can compete for roughly $120 billion in government-backed financial aid every year. Your college or...
Adult drug treatment court – an overview
For people struggling with drug dependency issues, traditional courts and criminal penalties often do not serve their needs or aid with avoiding recidivism. As an alternative, several counties throughout North Carolina offer adult drug treatment court programs....
What qualifies as drug paraphernalia?
From smoking to injecting, there are many ways to introduce controlled substances into your body. You can also use ordinary products, such as a can of spraypaint, in unintended ways to induce a feeling of euphoria. While possessing a controlled substance is against...
Study uncovers drug conviction consequences after prison
A felony conviction can trigger a wide range of federal, state and local restrictions and sanctions that may or may not have anything to do with the actual offense. Many people believe these collateral consequences are not only unnecessary but also harmful to those...
A drug conviction may make you ineligible for federal student aid
If you attend the University of North Carolina at Asheville, you undoubtedly love your collegiate experience. After all, not only does the school provide a first-rate education, but it also offers dozens of opportunities for getting the most out of student life. If...
Could my child be expelled for possessing a controlled substance?
The amount of freedom that young adults have when they first go to college can be eye-opening. Being away from home might make them realize they are solely responsible for their actions. This realization could mold your child to become more accountable or it could...
Know the penalties for North Carolina drug crimes
Like the federal government, North Carolina categorizes controlled substances depending on their potential effects and whether they have any proven medical use. Schedule I drugs are the most dangerous and carry the most significant penalties for possession and...