Prescription medications are also known as controlled substances, a name which means that the government regulates their production, storage, dispensation and use. There are multiple reasons that the government has an active role in policing the use of certain...

Many people believe they understand all of the elements of a burglary charge, but the reality is that many myths exist and people often have an incorrect mental picture of what this crime looks like. It is important to break down these myths and truly understand the...

Prescription drugs are the answer to many ailments, but you must ensure that you are getting them for yourself and not borrowing them from someone else. It is illegal to accept someone else's prescriptions and it is unlawful to share them with others. Only the person...

North Carolina is a great state to visit for business or pleasure. But at the same time, we've had a unique experience and our share of challenges with America's pill addiction.As a result, has seen what an arrest for prescription medication can feel like for a client...

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If you are on vacation in another state and you receive a DUI charge, what happens to you when you get home? Unfortunately, the charge won’t just disappear. Non-residents of a state are still subject to that state’s DUI laws, and the penalties are likely to follow...

You may think that you’re being helpful for holding on to someone’s prescription for them. Even if you have the best of intentions, you can find yourself in trouble with the law for possessing someone else’s prescription medication.Examples of common prescription...

You’ve probably seen it on television and in movies dozens of times, but you can’t always trust scriptwriters. As a result, you might not know what your right to remain silent really means.Do you know what your Miranda Rights are and when to use them?What are your...

However your addiction started, whether a prescription after surgery or recreational use at a party, you never planned to end up facing criminal charges. You know you need help but you aren’t sure where to start.The good news is North Carolina is working hard to fight...

Being pulled over and charged with a driving while intoxicated (DUI) offense is a serious, scary and life-altering event. DUI charges carry significant criminal and administrative penalties. You may face jail time, lose your driving privileges, be forced to pay costly...