As laws continually change concerning marijuana, it can be confusing to know exactly what is happening or how things currently stand. Over the past decade, many locations have decriminalized marijuana, which does not mean it is no longer a crime to have the substance....
When you get behind the wheel, you hardly think that your entire life might be about to change. If an officer stops you and charges you with driving while intoxicated, however, you might start to worry about how this will affect you personally and professionally. You...
From the names, it may seem that there is a relationship between amphetamine drugs and methamphetamine, and there is. According to WebMD, both are stimulant drugs that work the same way on the body, increasing nerve signals between the brain and the body and inducing...
If you are a teen driver or the parent of a driver under the age of 21, it is vital to understand the repercussions associated with underage drunk driving. In fact, North Carolina takes a hard stance on underage drunk driving and these charges create various hardships...
The most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents involve the death of another person. If you were at fault in an accident that caused another individual's death, you could face death by vehicle charges. According to North Carolina law, there are two versions of the...
As new information, anecdotally and in studies, comes to light about marijuana's effects on pain, more states have looked into their current laws to see if they need to reform them. Sometimes it takes a personal experience to realize where the opinion of constituents...
North Carolina is in the process of reviewing legislation to legalize medical marijuana and has not yet advanced towards decriminalizing recreational marijuana. In stark contrast to other states, the penalties for possession remain harsh. After an arrest for...
Since 2012, drug use in North Carolina has been on the rise. It costs the state billions of dollars and is the third-leading cause of death. According to The Blanchard Institute, in North Carolina, a handful of substances are responsible for nearly 90% of admissions...
A North Carolina drug charge has the potential to lead to serious consequences. Depending on circumstances, you may have to pay fines, attend substance abuse treatment classes and even spend time behind bars, which may impact your ability to maintain a job and earn a...
When a North Carolina law enforcement officer stops your vehicle after you have been drinking, you may feel extremely anxious, even if you do not believe you consumed enough alcohol to put you over the legal limit. If you are hesitant to take a breath test at the...
