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When is possession of Marijuana a felony?

While possession of Marijuana is legal in several states across the country, it is still illegal in North Carolina, at least for now.  In North Carolina, marijuana is classified as a Schedule VI Controlled Substance. Although considered less dangerous than other...

What is the punishment for a DWI in NC?

A DWI is a misdemeanor, and the level of punishment depends on the presence of and weight of certain aggravating and mitigating factors found by the court. There are five different levels of punishment: Level 1: Minimum imprisonment of 30 days, maximum imprisonment of...

What is Drug Paraphernalia?

Defined simply, paraphernalia is an item or piece of equipment needed for a particular activity. We all have paraphernalia scattered about our homes; a pair of sneakers could be considered athletic basketball paraphernalia, or an oven mitt could be considered cooking...