by Brittney Lofthouse | Nov 26, 2019 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses
We have recently seen an increase in Felony Possession of Marijuana cases involving wax or “dabs.” While it is normally only a misdemeanor if you are caught with Marijuana, it is can result in a felony if you are found to be in possession of any altered state of...
by Brittney Lofthouse | Oct 9, 2019 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses
Drug trafficking is not sentenced using the regular Structured Sentencing grid. Instead, a person convicted of drug trafficking must be sentenced as set out below, including the mandatory fine, regardless of his or her prior criminal record. A person sentenced for...
by Brittney Lofthouse | Aug 28, 2019 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, Traffic Violations
Even if you were not in the process of being arrested for another crime, you can still be charged with resisting arrest in North Carolina. The charge can be either resist, delay or obstruct an officer in the pursuit of his duties. While most commonly used when someone...
by Brittney Lofthouse | Aug 26, 2019 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses, DWI, Traffic Violations
If you attend Western Carolina University and have been arrested for a crime, even though you have not been convicted and the offense may not have occurred on WCU’s campus, you will likely still be called before the the Department of Student Community Ethics (DSCE) to...
by Brittney Lofthouse | Aug 21, 2019 | Criminal Law
You can be charged with assault for threatening someone with bodily harm in a manner that reasonably causes them fear. In general, a battery charge requires some type of physical contact. North Carolina recognizes three types of misdemeanor assault and battery...
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