Drug Crimes

Can You Get Rehab Instead of Jail for Cocaine in North Carolina?

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Apr 52 min read

Can You Get Rehab Instead of Jail for Cocaine in North Carolina?

Most Americans recognize that addiction is a health issue and not a criminal issue. If you are addicted to cocaine, you might struggle to...

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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

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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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Penalties for Cocaine DWIs on Golf Carts in North Carolina

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Mar 152 min read

Penalties for Cocaine DWIs on Golf Carts in North Carolina

Golf carts are becoming increasingly popular in North Carolina. Although these vehicles are particularly common in golfing communities,...

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

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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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What Happens if I Plead Guilty to Marijuana Possession in North Carolina?

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Jan 122 min read

What Happens if I Plead Guilty to Marijuana Possession in North Carolina?

If you were caught with marijuana in North Carolina, you might be considering whether or not to plead guilty. You might accept that you...

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

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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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Hemp vs. Marijuana Legality in North Carolina

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Dec 8, 20232 min read

Hemp vs. Marijuana Legality in North Carolina

As strange as it may sound, hemp is an important part of the American historical story. About 200 years ago, it was one of the most...

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Aggravating Factors for Cocaine Charges in North Carolina

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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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Can North Carolina Police Search You Due to an “Odor of Marijuana?”

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Oct 27, 20232 min read

Can North Carolina Police Search You Due to an “Odor of Marijuana?”

As many North Carolina residents are undoubtedly aware, police are not allowed to pull people over whenever they feel like it. Various...

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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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Cherokee Nation Legalizes Marijuana in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

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Sep 29, 20232 min read

Cherokee Nation Legalizes Marijuana in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

In the United States, Native Americans enjoy a certain level of independence and self-governing freedoms. In some cases, they may make...

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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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Fighting Cocaine Possession Charges in North Carolina

Coastal South Law

Jun 9, 20232 min read

Fighting Cocaine Possession Charges in North Carolina

In North Carolina, cocaine possession charges are classified into two categories -- simple possession and possession with intent to sell...

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The Legal Ramifications of Cocaine Possession in North Carolina

Coastal South Law

Jun 2, 20232 min read

The Legal Ramifications of Cocaine Possession in North Carolina

Imagine being a passenger in a car when the police stop the car and search it, finding cocaine. As a passenger, you may think that you...

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Why Fighting a Marijuana Possession Charge in North Carolina is Worthwhile

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May 5, 20233 min read

Why Fighting a Marijuana Possession Charge in North Carolina is Worthwhile

Marijuana is still illegal in North Carolina, although many states have legalized the use of marijuana for medicinal and recreational...

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I Have Been Arrested on a Cocaine Charge in North Carolina: How Serious is it?

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Apr 7, 20232 min read

I Have Been Arrested on a Cocaine Charge in North Carolina: How Serious is it?

Being arrested for any drug-related crime can be terrifying. If you are convicted, it could negatively impact the rest of your life. In...

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What are the Penalties for Possession of Marijuana in North Carolina?

Coastal South Law

Mar 31, 20232 min read

What are the Penalties for Possession of Marijuana in North Carolina?

Although many states have decriminalized the use and possession of recreational marijuana, North Carolina has not done so. Under North...

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