What You Need to Know About Meth and Criminal Charges

How long does methamphetamine stay in your system? What happens if law enforcement catches you with meth? In North Carolina, 11,618 individuals faced conviction for meth possession in 2019. With numbers this high, you may want to understand how law enforcement looks...

Is Burglary a Felony?

Burglary is a criminal offense in all 50 states. The definition of burglary can vary from state to state, but generally, it’s the unlawful 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...

Legal Penalties for a Positive Cocaine Drug Test

It can be challenging to determine if your cocaine use will show up on a drug test. According to American Addiction Centers, “Cocaine is a very fast-acting central nervous system stimulant that produces an intense but short-lived euphoric high, lasting for only a few...

If Drugs are Found in a House, Who is Responsible?

If you live in a house where someone else is using drugs, you may wonder what can happen if law enforcement finds controlled substances there. If you are the only person in a house, you can face drug charges as the home’s sole occupant. However, when someone else is...

Can You Face Arrest for Schedule 6 Drugs?

North Carolina organizes controlled substances into a schedule that rates them based on medical use and addictive potential. The least addictive drugs make the Schedule 6 list, while Schedule 1 lists the most addictive substances. Even though some drugs are less...

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?

In 2018, an estimated 1.9 million (0.7%) Americans aged 12 or older used methamphetamine in the past year. (1)  If you’re worried about drug testing for employment, drug rehab testing, or for law enforcement charges, it makes sense to wonder how your body...