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Drug Trafficking in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
What is drug trafficking? Drug trafficking is the sale, transportation, or possession of drugs with the intent to distribute them. Trafficking is distinguished from “possession with intent to sell and deliver” based on the quantity of drug in your possession. Learn what drug trafficking is and what kind of penalties you may face if convicted.
Are Whippets Drugs Illegal in NC?
Whippets are an inhalant drug that many people don’t know about. Young people often use whippets recreationally in addition to other inhalant drugs. Let’s look at inhalant drugs and whether whippet drugs specifically are illegal in NC. We will also discuss what charges you could face if law enforcement catches you using them.
NC Supreme Court Protects LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Rights
The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a Court of Appeals decision establishing that people in same-sex dating relationships are entitled to domestic violence protections. This decision is a huge step forward in ensuring that all survivors of domestic violence have protection under the law. Regardless of sexual orientation, everyone deserves domestic violence victims’ rights and protections.
Expungement in NC: How to Remove a Criminal Record
Even more eligibility is now available for the expungement of criminal records. If you are wondering whether you are now eligible for expungement or if you would like help clearing your criminal record, read on.
How Does Name Change in NC Work?
h. In North Carolina, you must have a reason listed in the statute or “good cause” to change your name. Let’s look at how name change in NC works.
Is Burglary a Felony?
nlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime. But is burglary a felony? Let’s look at when North Carolina law enforcement may charge you with felony-level burglary.
How to Defend Against Armed Robbery Charges
If you’re facing armed robbery charges, you want answers about what to do next. Armed robbery is a serious offense that can result in hefty penalties, but defenses are available to those charged. Let’s look at what armed robbery is and how to defend against charges.
What is Robbery vs Burglary?
When you think of burglary, you might imagine someone breaking into a house with a flashlight in hand to steal something. And perhaps you immediately think of robbery as a more serious crime involving a weapon. However, robbery and burglary have more in common than you may think. So what is robbery vs burglary in North Carolina law?
What is Breaking and Entering?
The severity of criminal penalty you face when breaking and entering often depends on your intentions. Breaking and entering charges can come from walking around inside a house under construction. However, the penalty is likely to differ from entering an occupied home through an unlocked door planning to steal a painting. The difference is your intent. Let’s look at what misdemeanor breaking and entering looks like in North Carolina.
How to Fight a Felony Breaking and Entering Charge
is under construction. However, if you enter a building with the intent to steal or commit any other felony, your charges can become more serious. Let’s look at how to fight a felony breaking and entering charge legally in North Carolina.
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