Criminal Litigation Drug Offenses

In North Carolina drug charges can range from drug trafficking, possession of illegal drugs, possession with intent to sell and distribute illegal narcotics, to maintaining a dwelling for the purposes of distributing illegal narcotics. When charged with a serious drug offense it's important to retain an attorney who has experience handling these types of cases. The criminal defense attorneys at Andresen & Arronte have over 28 years of experience in the area of criminal law.

The criminal defense attorneys at Andresen & Arronte will thoroughly review every aspect of your drug case including:

1. The Seizure: Was the seizure of any unlawful narcotics constitutional? Did the search of your person, home or vehicle violate the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution? The Fourth Amendment guarantees the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.." The Fourth Amendment also states that "no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." The Fourth Amendment essentially protects our right to privacy. The Amendment guarantees that a governmental search and seizure of one's person or possessions will not be condoned if it is "unreasonable." Further, the Amendment provides that warrants authorizing a search or seizure will not be valid unless it meets certain requirements.
   
   
2. Possession: Is this a constructive possession case? Where were the drugs found? If the drugs were not actually found in your possession the State must prove that you constructively possessed the illegal narcotics.
   
   
3. Lab Results: Were the narcotics seized properly evaluated by a lab technician? The State must prove that the items seized are actually illegal narcotics.

Common Drug Charges in North Carolina:

1. Manufacture of Controlled Substance
2. Sale or Delivery of Controlled Substance
3. Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver
4. Possession of Controlled Substance
5. Drug Trafficking
6. Obtaining Controlled Substance by Misrepresenting Oneself as Licensed Practitioner
7. Maintaining a Dwelling for the Sale of Controlled Substances
8. Obtaining Controlled Substance by Fraud or Forgery
9. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Common Illicit Drugs in North Carolina:

1. Cocaine
2. MDMA (Ecstasy, X)
3. Heroin
4. Methamphetamine (meth)
5. Marijuana (pot)
6. GHB
7. Prescription Drugs Obtained by Fraud

If you have been charged with a drug offense contact Andresen & Arronte to speak with an attorney about your case.