Facing fines and time behind bars are only the direct consequences of a drug conviction. A person will also have collateral consequences that could last a lifetime. Collateral consequences happen as a result of the conviction and impact many areas of a person's life....
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Month: August 2020
Violations of protective orders carry heavy consequences
In North Carolina, domestic violence is an attempt at bodily harm or harassment to a member of a person’s household. Domestic violence is intentional violence to an aggrieved party. It is not self-defense. When accused of domestic violence, people often receive...
What are the penalties for drug possession in North Carolina?
North Carolina can penalize possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia very harshly. While some possession charges are mere misdemeanors, others are felonies. The maximum penalty for a charge of possession depends on the type of drug and the amount that you possess....
Researchers studying potential medical benefits of LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD or "acid," is a hallucinogenic drug that changes the way that you perceive the world around you after you take it. People who take LSD recreationally describe the effects as a "trip," and the drug is famous for...