Archive for August, 2026
Federal cyber crime enforcement in North Carolina has reached unprecedented levels, marked by proactive digital surveillance, multi-agency task force operations, and severe judicial outcomes. A prime example of this environment is the August 2026 sentencing of a Charlotte man to 15 years (180 months) in federal prison, followed by 30 years of supervised release and […]
A $50 million civil lawsuit recently filed in Durham County Superior Court against Lyft has placed ridesharing safety standards and vetting protocols under intense public scrutiny. Filed on behalf of a victim alleging sexual assault during a rideshare trip, the civil complaint targets platform background check policies—specifically highlighting that the driver’s prior driving while impaired […]
When a family member or loved one is unexpectedly arrested or served with a search warrant, the situation is overwhelming. In the hours following a police intervention, families are often left with urgent questions about what happened, what evidence law enforcement collected, and whether officers overstepped their authority. In modern law enforcement investigations, digital evidence—such […]
In North Carolina, what people call “possession of meth with intent to distribute” is charged as possession with intent to sell or deliver methamphetamine — PWISD for short. It falls under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1), and it’s a Class H felony. But the single fact that changes everything is weight. At 28 grams, the […]
In North Carolina, there is no separate crime called “trafficking a Schedule VI controlled substance.” Schedule VI is simply the state’s classification for marijuana, hashish, and THC. The only one of those with its own trafficking law is marijuana. It’s charged under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(h) based on weight, not on the schedule number. […]
In North Carolina, cocaine trafficking has almost nothing to do with selling. It’s about weight. If the State says you had 28 grams or more of cocaine, or any mixture containing cocaine, you can be charged with “trafficking.” That’s true even if you never sold, moved, or handed anything to anyone. That single fact catches […]
In North Carolina, there is no criminal charge that carries the exact name “aggravated drug trafficking.” What people usually mean by that phrase is one of three things: a high-weight trafficking charge under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(h), an ordinary drug charge pushed into a harsher category by an aggravating factor like a school zone […]
In North Carolina, heroin trafficking is a charge built on weight, not on proof that anyone sold anything. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(h)(4), a person who possesses, transports, sells, manufactures, or delivers four grams or more of heroin — or any mixture that contains heroin — can be charged with trafficking. The charge holds […]
A drug trafficking charge in North Carolina gets dismissed when the State can’t lawfully prove one of the pieces it needs to convict you — not because you talk a prosecutor into believing you’re innocent. That distinction is the whole game, and most people searching this question have it backward.
In North Carolina, “possession with intent to distribute” is charged as possession with intent to sell or deliver — often shortened to PWISD. It is a felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1). The critical thing to understand is that the State does not have to prove you sold anything to anyone; it only has […]
Former assistant district attorney
Contact Patrick Roberts
Facing criminal charges in North Carolina demands seasoned representation. Trust in the experience and dual perspective of Patrick Roberts. Reach out today for a confidential consultation.
-
Call Our Team
Calls answered 24/7
For more information on the selection criteria, go to www.martindale.com
*Each case is different and must be evaluated separately. Prior results achieved do not guarantee similar results can be achieved in future cases.