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Drug possession charges in North Carolina

In North Carolina, a possession label can still be a felony. Schedule, amount, packaging, and statements drive whether you face simple possession, possession with intent, or trafficking with mandatory minimums under Chapter 90.

Answer first: Weight brackets can matter more than whether anyone thinks you were selling. Preserve stop video, lab chain-of-custody questions, and consent issues.

FAQ

Is marijuana possession still a crime?

Yes under NC state law; classification depends on amount and the charging statute. Confirm current text on ncleg.gov.

Trafficking vs possession?

Trafficking is typically triggered by weight thresholds with mandatory minimums; possession uses different elements.

Can police search my phone?

Fourth Amendment and NC law limit searches; do not consent to new searches without counsel.

General information about North Carolina law, not legal advice. Not an attorney-client relationship. No outcome guaranteed. Statutes: ncleg.gov. Legal services by Martine Law, PLLC. Attorney advertising.