Even though there are many similarities, the differences between a federal drug case and a state drug case are significant. The procedural differences are just as important as the substantive differences, as even a minor procedural mistake can jeopardize your entire case. Understanding how a…
As criminal defense attorneys in Charlotte, NC, we are accustomed to seeing some degree of overreach by law enforcement. After all, no one is perfect, and police and prosecutors are just as fallible as the people they put through the system. When this happens, we…
North Carolina’s sentencing laws are complex and it can be difficult for non-lawyers to understand exactly what penalties they are facing. When it comes to drug charges, you could be facing years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. It is critical to know…
Felony drug charges are some of the most serious criminal charges you can face. If convicted, you could be facing tens of thousands of dollars in fines and decades in prison. In addition, you will have a criminal drug conviction on your permanent record, making…
Most North Carolina residents know what the criminal charge of “driving while impaired” (DWI) means. But you may not realize that the charge applies to driving while impaired due to alcohol or drugs. If law enforcement believes impaired driving is due to marijuana, you face…
In North Carolina, spiking a drink is not enough to get charged with a crime. For prosecutors to take action, there must be evidence that you poisoned food, or that you spiked a drink and then attempted or committed a sexual assault. This spring, the…