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...
Drug Charges
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...
Researchers unveil marijuana Breathalyzer
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have announced a new tool to detect the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, THC, on a person’s breath. The university began developing the device in 2016 as more states legalized recreational pot. Thirty-three...
Drug crimes involving cocaine are felony offenses
Drug charges of all kinds carry pretty significant penalties in North Carolina if a conviction ultimately occurs. Cocaine-related drug crimes are considered particularly serious. It does not matter if you face charges of simple possession, trafficking or anything in...
I’ve been charged Possession, but I did not have anything on me, how can they charge me? – Actual VS. Constructive Possession of Illegal Controlled Substances
They say that possession is 9/10ths of the law, and in some ways this is very true in criminal proceedings. But there are some good arguments and defenses. Let's run through a couple possible scenarios: Example A: Billy is riding in a car with Joey, who is the driver...