Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

Non-North Carolina Resident Cited for Possession of Marijuana

I recently was cited of possessing a gram to a gram and a half of ''dope'' in dare county. I must appear on sept. 12 I court. I wanted to know what the maximum penalty for this violation. Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 7/29/03, 4:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Griffin The Law Office of James L. Griffin

Re: Non-North Carolina Resident Cited for Possession of Marijuana

Depends of what the "dope" was. Pot? Crack? Powder? Ecstacy? Pot is class 3 Misdemeanor. Likely fine. Other drugs are generally low class felonies. E-mail me with more info.

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Good luck,

Jim Griffin

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Answered on 7/29/03, 5:16 pm


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