Marijuana Possession Charges in North Carolina Marijuana use is becoming more accepted across the country. Some states have decriminalized marijuana in some circumstances. Marijuana is a controlled substance, and possession is still a federal crime and a crime in the state of North Carolina. Generally, simple possession of a small…
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Can I be Arrested and Charged With DWI on Marijuana in North Carolina?
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?” Some people assume that you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) only when you are impaired by alcohol. In reality, however, you can be arrested…
North Carolina Inches Closer to Decriminalization of Marijuana
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” A North Carolina task force calls for the decriminalization of marijuana in the state. The state’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice has adopted recommendations to decriminalize possession of marijuana in…
Drug Possession in North Carolina
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?” A 30-year-old man from Charlotte is facing multiple drug possession charges following an undercover police sting operation. The report brings North Carolina’s drug possession laws back into the spotlight. As reported by Statesville Record &…
Proposed Senate Bill Could Legalize Three Ounces of Marijuana
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “How is getting charged with a crime on a college campus different from being charged off campus?” As society evolves and changes, the laws that govern us also need to evolve. A hot button topic in politics right now is updating…
Can I Get a DWI Without Drinking Alcohol?
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?” We have all heard of a driving under influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). Additionally, most associate both a DUI and a DWI with drinking too…
Supreme Court Broadens Meaning of “Maintaining a Dwelling”
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” The state of North Carolina is strict on drug crimes. In an effort to eliminate the use of drugs throughout the state, courts and lawmakers have been eager to crack down on…
Legal Marijuana Appears To Lower Crime, According To Recent Study
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to perform the field sobriety tests when I’m pulled over for DWI in NC?” One of the things that critics of marijuana legalization have long argued is that by opening the door to marijuana you would encourage other…
A Dank Car Alone Does Not Authorize Police to Search Your Person, Says NC Appeals Court
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” It has long been the case that police can claim they smell marijuana in order to gain the probable cause needed to search your person, vehicle or other personal property you have…
Cherokee, NC Considers Marijuana Legalization After Hazy Federal Guidance
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” Tribal territory in Cherokee, North Carolina is closer than any other area in North Carolina to legalizing marijuana for its citizens. A group called Common Sense Cannabis (CSC) is…