Are you facing a drug possession charge in North Carolina? If so, your future could be at risk. Our drug possession lawyers have extensive experience defending against possession with intent to distribute charges in North Carolina. We use our extensive trial experience to fight hard for clients who are facing all different levels of controlled substances charges. Drug possession charges in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County can result in serious penalties. Even if law enforcement only discovers a small amount of controlled substances, you could still face significant jail time and fines.
Our Charlotte Drug Possession Lawyers can HelpYou may think that since law enforcement only discovered a small amount of a controlled substance on your person, your drug possession charge is no big deal. North Carolina takes drug charges extremely seriously. Depending on the type of controlled substance and the circumstances of your case, you could be facing a possible felony conviction that will show up on your criminal record. Contact our drug possession lawyers today to schedule your initial consultation as soon as possible.
North Carolina Drug Possession LawsAll North Carolina drug possession charges are serious. The quantity and type of drugs involved will affect the severity of the penalties. Drug possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances is a crime. When defendants are carrying a certain amount of the controlled substance, that can result in a conviction of trafficking offense. Drug possession is a Class 1 misdemeanor in North Carolina.
North Carolina Controlled Substances CategoriesNot all drugs are equally dangerous. North Carolina divides illegal drugs into six different categories, or schedules. The higher the potential for abuse, risk to public health, and evidence of pharmacological effect, the lower the schedule. For example, Schedule I drugs have the highest potential for abuse and no currently acceptable lawful medical use. Schedule VI drugs have the lowest potential for abuse.
Schedule I Drugs
Schedule II Drugs
Schedule III Drugs
Schedule IV Drugs
Schedule V Drugs
Schedule VI Drugs
Simple drug possession is a crime in North Carolina. When law enforcement finds someone in possession of any type of controlled substance listed above, they can bring charges for simple possession. Simple possession happens when the defendant is in possession of a drug with the intent to use the drug. The charges for simple possession depend on the substance, as follows:
Many times, simple possession charges are brought alongside possession of drug paraphernalia charges. The following common objects can be considered as drug paraphernalia under North Carolina’s Controlled Substances Act. Any object that can be used in testing, transferring, making, containing, inhaling, injecting, or ingesting a controlled substance can fit the definition of drug paraphernalia, such as the following:
In North Carolina, possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class 1 misdemeanor. If you are charged with possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver drugs, you will face even more serious consequences.
Our Charlotte Simple Drug Possession Lawyers can HelpIf you are facing charges for drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, or possession with the intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver drugs, we can help. Contact the skilled criminal defense lawyers at Arnold & Smith, PLLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Call our lawyers at (704) 370-2828 to evaluate your options or fill out our contact form. Now taking cases throughout North Carolina with offices in Uptown Charlotte, Mooresville and Monroe.