Trafficking drugs in North Carolina or anywhere in the United States will result in serious consequences if authorities catch you. The repercussions can impact your life for many years to come. If you have a drug trafficking charge on your record, you might wonder if...
A charge of drug trafficking does not necessarily involve the movement of drugs from one place to another. Rather, it is the possession of controlled substances in sufficient amounts to suggesting an intent to sell them. The United States Drug Enforcement...
Drug trafficking refers to the crime of illegally transporting, selling or importing illicit substances across state borders. Because most states, including North Carolina, work hard to keep drugs out, the mandatory minimum jail sentences for drug trafficking are...
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...
North Carolina’s prosecutors may aggressively charge an individual with multiple drug-related offenses. The allegations may include charges such as unlawful distribution and trafficking. The court, however, may decide that there is not enough evidence to sentence a...
The North Carolina First Step Act was signed in to law this year, and it offers new hope for some people who have a prior felony conviction on their records for drug trafficking or conspiracy to drug traffic. What does the First Step Act do? Essentially, it gives the...
To hear the federal and state authorities tell it, there's a silent war going on between law enforcement and the criminal element in North Carolina, and the authorities are determined to win it. The Take Back North Carolina Initiative was launched in April 2018 as a...
Drug trafficking charges engender more serious treatment than possession— in North Carolina and across the United States. When a charge graduates from possession to trafficking depends upon the circumstances of arrest and other factors. As FindLaw explains,...
The execution of a search warrant in North Carolina on the morning of Jan. 8 led to the seizure of drugs, guns, and a stolen utility vehicle according to a press release from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. Detectives from the Henderson County Drug Task Force...
A drug trafficking conviction may be heavy in North Carolina. When it comes to drug charges, drug trafficking is one of the more serious convictions. Drug trafficking may not involve extreme amounts of drugs. These charges also apply to a multitude of different...