Defense for drug possession, trafficking, and manufacturing charges at the state and federal level.
Drug charges in North Carolina carry severe penalties, especially in Wayne County where law enforcement and prosecutors take an aggressive stance. Mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking offenses mean judges have limited discretion — making a strong defense strategy essential from day one.
Our attorneys have decades of experience defending drug cases in both state and federal courts. We challenge search warrants, question lab results, and fight to suppress illegally obtained evidence.
We examine every detail: Was the traffic stop lawful? Was the search warrant properly obtained? Were your Miranda rights read? Was the substance properly tested? Mistakes by law enforcement can lead to suppressed evidence and dismissed charges.
NC has strict mandatory minimums based on drug type and weight. For example, trafficking 28+ grams of cocaine carries a minimum of 35 months in prison and a $50,000 fine. These sentences cannot be suspended, making early, aggressive defense critical.
If law enforcement conducted an illegal search — without a valid warrant or probable cause — we can file a motion to suppress the evidence. Without the seized drugs, the prosecution often cannot proceed and the charges may be dismissed.
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