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Should I Plead Guilty After Being Caught With Cocaine in North Carolina?

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Jul 262 min read

Should I Plead Guilty After Being Caught With Cocaine in North Carolina?

Although you might feel like your chances of success are slim after being caught with cocaine in North Carolina, there are still plenty...

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Confusion Continues Over the Legality of Marijuana in North Carolina

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Jul 192 min read

Confusion Continues Over the Legality of Marijuana in North Carolina

Over the past few months and years, the legality of marijuana in North Carolina has gone through numerous twists and turns. New bills...

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DWI After Pulling Over and Sleeping in North Carolina

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Jul 122 min read

DWI After Pulling Over and Sleeping in North Carolina

After realizing that they are far too drunk to operate a motor vehicle, many drivers do the responsible thing. They pull over, turn off...

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Police Crack Down on Speeding Drivers in North Carolina

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Jul 52 min read

Police Crack Down on Speeding Drivers in North Carolina

Within the past few weeks, numerous incidents in North Carolina have led to speeding charges for various drivers. Some of these speeding...

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North Carolina Man Tries to Hide Cocaine in Cheeseburger

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Jun 272 min read

North Carolina Man Tries to Hide Cocaine in Cheeseburger

In June of 2024, authorities reported that a man had been arrested for cocaine possession – among other offenses. This story made...

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North Carolina Lawmakers Once Again Attempt to Legalize Weed

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Jun 202 min read

North Carolina Lawmakers Once Again Attempt to Legalize Weed

Marijuana legalization efforts in North Carolina span all the way back to the 1970s. For a brief period in 1977, the state decriminalized...

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What Happens if You Text and Drive While Committing a DWI in North Carolina?

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Jun 132 min read

What Happens if You Text and Drive While Committing a DWI in North Carolina?

Texting and driving are two separate offenses in North Carolina. Commit both of these offenses simultaneously, and you may encounter...

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Speeding vs. Street Racing in North Carolina: What is the Difference?

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Jun 72 min read

Speeding vs. Street Racing in North Carolina: What is the Difference?

Street racing and speeding often go hand in hand. If you were stopped by police while racing, you face a range of potential penalties –...

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Can Biden Legalize Weed in North Carolina?

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May 312 min read

Can Biden Legalize Weed in North Carolina?

If you have been keeping tabs on marijuana legalization in North Carolina, you may be aware that both Biden and Trump are considering...

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Police Carry Out Widespread Cocaine Crackdown in North Carolina

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May 242 min read

Police Carry Out Widespread Cocaine Crackdown in North Carolina

Within the space of about a week, police have cracked down on numerous alleged cocaine dealers across North Carolina. “Drug sweeps”...

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DWI Task Force Pushes for More Penalties in North Carolina

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May 172 min read

DWI Task Force Pushes for More Penalties in North Carolina

State officials continue to push for harsher DWI penalties, and this is something you should be aware of if you drive in the Tar Heel...

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North Carolina Authorities are Ramping Up Efforts to Catch Speeders

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May 102 min read

North Carolina Authorities are Ramping Up Efforts to Catch Speeders

While speeding is unlawful in the Tar Heel State, you cannot face the consequences if the police never catch you. This may be more...

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Can Police Search My Hotel Room for Cocaine in North Carolina?

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May 32 min read

Can Police Search My Hotel Room for Cocaine in North Carolina?

Whether you are passing through the Tar Heel State or temporarily between homes, a hotel room can be a much-needed place of refuge. For a...

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The Risks of Going to the Cherokee Marijuana Dispensary in North Carolina

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Apr 262 min read

The Risks of Going to the Cherokee Marijuana Dispensary in North Carolina

In April 2024, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (ECBI) officially opened the state’s first medical marijuana dispensary in North...

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Proving You Did Not Cause an Accident in a North Carolina DWI

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Apr 192 min read

Proving You Did Not Cause an Accident in a North Carolina DWI

After a DWI charge in North Carolina, you may escape heightened penalties by proving you didn’t cause an accident. Although you might...

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Are Speed Cameras in North Carolina Constitutional?

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Apr 122 min read

Are Speed Cameras in North Carolina Constitutional?

Various States allow speed cameras. Although the use of speed cameras is technically legal in North Carolina, none are in use today. But...

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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?

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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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