Charlotte Drug Crime Lawyer

Fighting for Clients across Mecklenburg County in Drug Cases

Drug charges have the potential to negatively impact your life currently, as well as in the future. From the immediate consequences of fines and jail time to the long-term complications of a criminal record, a drug charge conviction could impact you for the rest of your life.

If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a drug crime, it is crucial to speak to a Charlotte drug crime attorney who can explain your rights. At Jetton & Meredith, we represent clients across North Carolina, advocating for their rights. We focus on educating our clients and fight aggressively to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.*

Types of Drug Cases We Handle in NC

We handle a wide array of drug crimes, from minor infractions to very serious cases. We understand that even misdemeanor charges can result in significant criminal penalties and other consequences.

We can handle your defense against a variety of drug charges, including:

• Selling of drugs
• Drug trafficking
• Drug possession
• Prescription drug offenses
• Drug paraphernalia
• Unauthorized distribution of a controlled substance

These charges can involve a variety of banned controlled substances, such as marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, prescription narcotics, Oxycodone, and OxyContin.

North Carolina Marijuana Laws

state lawmakers have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana to a less-severe crime compared to other illicit. If a person is caught possessing at least 1.5 ounces of pot, then it will be considered a felony offense.

The following are penalties associated with possession of marijuana for personal use, based on weight:

• Half an ounce or less - Possession of any amount within this range is considered a Class 3 misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $200.
• Between over .05 and 1.5 ounces - Possession of any amount within this range is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a jail sentence of up to 45 days and a maximum $1,000 fine.
• Between over 1.5 ounces and 10 pounds - Possession of any amount within this range is a Class I felony that results in a prison term of up to eight months.

Keep in mind, if you are found in possession of more than 1.5 ounces, you could be charged with possession with intent to sell. For example, if the police find a scale, small baggies, and a large sum of cash along with the cannabis, officers may believe you were planning on selling marijuana based on the items found on your person. Possession with intent to sell less than 10 pounds of cannabis is a Class I felony.

Possible Legal Defenses for Your Drug Charges in NC

The levels of criminal charges associated with banned substances are classified differently from one drug to another. In any drug crime case, we listen carefully to our client’s version of how they came in contact with police and how police collected evidence. We look carefully at how law enforcement agents obtained the alleged evidence and if the substances involved are, in fact, what police claim they are. Very often, we find out during our thorough investigation that there is something fundamentally wrong with the criminal charges.*

Arrested on a Drug Charge? The Time to Act Is Now.

We have the skills, experience, and resources to aggressively pursue a favorable outcome in your case, which could be anything from a dismissal of the charges to a diversionary outcome such as drug abuse treatment in lieu of a criminal conviction.*