Marijuana is still illegal in the state of North Carolina. Even though the drug has been legalized for recreational use in many states throughout America, and also legalized for medical use in a lot more states, North Carolina remains the same in its opinion of the drug. Those caught in possession of marijuana could therefore face very serious drug offense charges.
Marijuana crimes defense in North Carolina
What is a racketeering or RICO crime?
Whenever you hear about a racketeering or RICO-related allegation it refers to allegations related to organized criminal activity. Organized crime rings run what are informally referred to as "rackets" because they engage in "racketeering." Racketeering is what happens when someone is running an illegal business. RICO and racketeering laws also cover the illegal use of legitimate organizations to carry out criminal acts -- like embezzling funds, laundering money and other white collar crimes.
Married couple arrested on drug crimes charges
A married couple from Onslow County, North Carolina, were recently arrested by authorities in Virginia. The couple -- a 27-year-old man and 24-year old woman -- were arrested on multiple drug-related charges relating to heroin and methamphetamine trafficking.
Repeat drunk driving suspect gets 10 years after 16th conviction
The more driving while intoxicated convictions a North Carolina resident has on his or her record, the more severe the criminal consequences will be for each additional offense. One man from Gaston County, North Carolina, has found that out the hard way. His first DWI happened in the early 1980s, and his 16th conviction happened last May.
North Carolina TSA agent accused trafficking
Eight individuals have been arrested and accused of participating in a drug trafficking ring in the Charlotte and Greensboro areas. Among the individuals arrested was a Transportation Security Administration employee. The suspects were charged by the Department of Justice on Nov. 9 and all of them will face drug conspiracy charges.
