by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 18, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Have you ever wondered why we treat many of our low-level criminal offenders so terribly? Many of the people who accused of these relatively minor offenses are often hit with some truly harsh penalties that make their lives very difficult. In fact, in some cases, the... by Michelle Sparrow | May 20, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Stories about drug conspiracies are common news items in North Carolina. Just recently, six men were charged by federal prosecutors in Charlotte with conspiracy to distribute marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Five of the six defendants face life in prison if convicted,... by Michelle Sparrow | Feb 8, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
College can be an exciting and educational time in any student’s life. For many young people, it marks the first time they will be away from their parents and living on their own. It is very common for kids in this situation to take advantage of their new-found... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 18, 2015 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Our readers are, or at least should be, aware that officers don’t have free reign to investigate criminal activity. In fact, officers must always have some legally justifiable basis to stop and question a suspect, to stop a vehicle, to conduct a search, or to make an... by Michelle Sparrow | Nov 28, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
While drug crimes are certainly a serious issue in North Carolina, some may wonder if all of them warrant jail or prison time. Drug offenses vary in their severity, and those who are accused of low level offenses may benefit from treatment rather than punishment. In... by Michelle Sparrow | May 30, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drug Charges
Residents of North Carolina know that any felony charge can carry serious consequences. The nature of these crimes can run the range from murder, arson, fraud and, as a recent incident in Wake County shows, even drug charges including possession and drug trafficking....