Drug Trafficking Defense in Greensboro, High Point, and the Triad: Even “Simple” Charges Can Have Serious Consequences
In North Carolina, simple possession of certain drugs, including cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, and heroin, is automatically a felony. Even a tiny amount can carry months of prison time. For marijuana and other lower-schedule drugs, you could still face jail, fines, and a criminal record.
Penalties for First and Second Offenses
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Schedule I drugs: Class I felony, 4–5 months minimum for first offense.
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Schedule II–IV drugs: Class 1 misdemeanor for first offense, felony for repeat.
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Schedule V drugs: Class 2 misdemeanor for first offense.
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Schedule VI drugs: Class 3 misdemeanor for first offense.
Common Defense Strategies
We look at whether the drugs actually belonged to you, whether the search was lawful, and whether the evidence can be tied directly to your possession. In the Triad, we’ve seen multiple people charged over a single bag found in a shared space. We secured a positive outcome in those cases. We may be able to obtain a positive outcome for you too.
Don’t plead guilty without talking to us first!
Call (336) 360-5528 or contact us online below for a free consultation at our Greensboro Office.
