Criminal Defense

Can Police Search My House for Marijuana in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Mar 292 min read

Can Police Search My House for Marijuana in North Carolina?

The prospect of a police search can be quite daunting in North Carolina – especially if you are worried about potential marijuana...

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DWI After Taking Prescription Drugs in North Carolina

Coastal South Law

Mar 222 min read

DWI After Taking Prescription Drugs in North Carolina

According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of all Americans take prescription drugs. 85% of people over the age of 60...

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North Carolina’s New Weed Dispensary: What You Need to Know

Coastal South Law

Mar 12 min read

North Carolina’s New Weed Dispensary: What You Need to Know

On paper, marijuana is illegal in North Carolina. In theory, however, there are certain ways to circumvent cannabis prohibition – and one...

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Can Police Access My Cellphone After a Cocaine Arrest in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Feb 162 min read

Can Police Access My Cellphone After a Cocaine Arrest in North Carolina?

In the course of a cocaine arrest in North Carolina, police will search for further evidence of crimes in various locations – including...

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Caught With Laced Marijuana in North Carolina: What Do I Do?

Coastal South Law

Feb 22 min read

Caught With Laced Marijuana in North Carolina: What Do I Do?

In a typical drug network, marijuana changes hands many times. By the time it reaches the “low-level dealer” or recreational user, it may...

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Do You Have to Consent to a Pre-Arrest Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Jan 262 min read

Do You Have to Consent to a Pre-Arrest Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?

One of the most common methods to determine a driver’s intoxication level is the ubiquitous Breathalyzer device. Motorists in North...

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What Happens if You Crash into a Building While Drunk in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Dec 29, 20232 min read

What Happens if You Crash into a Building While Drunk in North Carolina?

Driving while intoxicated is a serious issue in North Carolina, but the situation may become much more pressing if you crash into a...

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Man High on Cocaine Gets Just 75 Days in Jail for Accident That Kills NC Woman

Coastal South Law

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Man High on Cocaine Gets Just 75 Days in Jail for Accident That Kills NC Woman

Back in March of 2023, a North Carolina woman lost her lost her life in a crash caused by a man who later tested positive for cocaine. In...

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What Makes a North Carolina DWI Worse? Aggravating Factors Explained

Coastal South Law

Dec 1, 20232 min read

What Makes a North Carolina DWI Worse? Aggravating Factors Explained

In North Carolina, some DWIs are more serious than others. The manner in which criminal courts determine the severity of a particular DWI...

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Aggravating Factors for Cocaine Charges in North Carolina

Coastal South Law

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Aggravating Factors for Cocaine Charges in North Carolina

Certain aggravating factors may make cocaine charges much worse in North Carolina. The truth is that not all cocaine charges are created...

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What is the Penalty for Being the "Leader" of a Drug Operation in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Nov 10, 20232 min read

What is the Penalty for Being the "Leader" of a Drug Operation in North Carolina?

While there is no specific law that penalizes North Carolina residents for taking up leadership roles in the criminal world, so-called...

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Does Lacing Cocaine With Fentanyl Result in Higher Penalties?

Coastal South Law

Oct 12, 20232 min read

Does Lacing Cocaine With Fentanyl Result in Higher Penalties?

Fentanyl has emerged as a major buzzword in the so-called “war against drugs,” and many states have taken a strict stance against anyone...

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What Happens if You Drive With Cocaine in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Sep 22, 20232 min read

What Happens if You Drive With Cocaine in North Carolina?

North Carolina residents must be careful about the contents of their vehicles. A traffic offense can become much worse when police...

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What You Need to Know About North Carolina’s New Gun Laws

Coastal South Law

Sep 15, 20232 min read

What You Need to Know About North Carolina’s New Gun Laws

In July of 2023, a new set of gun laws went into effect in North Carolina. While these laws give gun owners many new freedoms and rights,...

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Be Careful When Filming Yourself With Guns in North Carolina

Coastal South Law

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Be Careful When Filming Yourself With Guns in North Carolina

Gun owners in North Carolina are often enthusiastic about their firearms, and the digital age gives them many ways to show their...

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What Happens if You Fake Your Own Death in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Sep 1, 20232 min read

What Happens if You Fake Your Own Death in North Carolina?

Since ancient times, people have been faking their own deaths. It has been used as a method of escape, an opportunity to start a new...

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What Happens if You Steal Money from Your Employer in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Aug 25, 20232 min read

What Happens if You Steal Money from Your Employer in North Carolina?

With rising economic pressures, the temptation to steal is high for many North Carolina residents. These temptations may be exceptionally...

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Felony Vehicle Injury by Vehicle Under North Carolina Law 20-141.4

Coastal South Law

Aug 18, 20232 min read

Felony Vehicle Injury by Vehicle Under North Carolina Law 20-141.4

In North Carolina, the safety of its roads and highways is a paramount concern for both the state and its residents. One way the law...

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Coastal South Law

Aug 11, 20232 min read

What is Burglary?

Burglary is a serious criminal offense that involves unlawfully breaking and entering into a dwelling or other premises with the intent...

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What is the Difference Between Robbery and Larceny?

Coastal South Law

Aug 4, 20233 min read

What is the Difference Between Robbery and Larceny?

In North Carolina, larceny and robbery are criminal offenses involving the unlawful taking of another person's property. While they share...

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