As the opioid epidemic rages on throughout this country, law enforcement offices and government agencies are looking for ways to mitigate its damaging effects. According to the North Carolina General Assembly, the death by distribution law is an attempt to reduce...
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Drug charges leave 2 in difficult predicament in North Carolina
If a traffic stop turns sideways, individuals in a vehicle could find themselves in a position to face criminal charges. This could happen if a driver is suspected of drunk driving, if officers suspect that there are illegal substances in a vehicle or for other...
Police search vehicle, arrest 2 on drug charges
No one wants to get pulled over by a police officer. In addition to it being an inconvenience, those inside the vehicle may face questioning from the officer, and if the officer does not like the answers, a more serious investigation could occur. Unfortunately, for...
North Carolina men facing drug charges after traffic stop
When criminal accusations come against a person, it is important that he or she remain levelheaded. It is possible for panic to make bad ideas seems like good ideas in the moment. Remaining calm could better ensure that logical steps are taken to address drug charges...
Woman facing drug charges after traffic stop
When facing a difficult situation, it is easy to focus on all the ways it can go wrong. For example, when authorities bring drug charges against a person, that individual may start thinking about the consequences, conviction, jail time or other negative repercussions...
Police crackdown leads to drug charges for 3 individuals
When police departments implement operations in efforts to boost control over certain illegal activities, it can mean that more people are at risk of arrest. When officers are focused on a particular area or a particular crime, anyone who seems suspicious could end up...
Different types of drug charges and their penalties
Drug charges get treated as criminal offenses, and the offenders face various kinds of charges. Generally, drug charges are not the same. They can get divided into two categories; federal and state drug charges. Federal drug charges are more serious offenses, and the...
First Step Act gives new sentencing flexibility
This October, the North Carolina Senate passed a bill that would give judges more control over specific nonviolent crimes. The bill, called the North Carolina First Step Act, follows the federal First Step Act to reduce the number of prison sentences that turn into...
North Carolina man indicted for cocaine, pills, marijuana
On Feb. 18, North Carolina authorities reportedly made a major drug bust at a residence in Bayboro. The operation was set in motion after a citizen complained about alleged illegal drug activities occurring on the property. According to the Pamlico County Sheriff's...
North Carolina man charged with meth production
Authorities have arrested a 57-year-old man for using his Bladen County home to manufacture methamphetamine. Media reports suggest that the White Lake Police Department began their investigation into the man's activities after receiving tips from members of the...