Can You Go to Jail for a Schedule 5 Drug Charge?

North Carolina law lists illegal substances on a drug schedule from I-VI. Even though the drugs listed on schedule 5 have low potential for abuse and, in addition, have medical uses, there are still legal penalties for possessing most of them without a prescription....

Possession of a Controlled Substance in NC

When life gets too much to handle, it is normal to look for a way to unwind and de-stress. Sometimes, we may look for a way to medicate our problems. However, under North Carolina law, possession of a controlled substance carries misdemeanor or felony charges with the...

What is BAC? (Blood Alcohol Concentration)

If you’ve ever had a drink or two and gotten behind the wheel of a car hoping for the best, you may want to understand how law enforcement measures your blood alcohol level (BAC). Your blood alcohol level determines how much your drinking is likely affecting your...

DWI Consequences in NC

In North Carolina, if an officer has reasonable suspicion that you are driving while impaired, they can conduct further investigation to determine if there is probable cause to arrest you for a DWI even without a warrant. Often they may pull you over for a minor...

Substance Abuse in College: Fighting Charges

Substance abuse in college is more than common. With the easy availability of controlled substances on campuses in the triangle area, we often see experimentation with alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy, and cocaine as a rite of passage for college students. Prescription...