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Drug Trafficking

Drug crimes in North Carolina are some of the most heavily prosecuted crimes in the state, and the penalties for drug trafficking are extremely severe. If convicted for drug trafficking, you will be looking at substantial mandatory minimums of prison time and a large number in fines. Regardless of whether you are accused of simple possession or drug trafficking, a conviction could end up costing you your future.

For this reason, the first and most important thing you should do when charged with this type of crime is to call an experienced Jacksonville criminal defense lawyer. For those who have been accused of or charged with a drug offense in North Carolina, the best direction to go from there is straight to Aden Wilkie. Contact The Wilkie Law Group by calling us at 910-333-9626 today for a consultation and decide if The Wilkie Law Group is the best option for you.

North Carolina Drug Trafficking Laws

Many people assume that drug trafficking charges are reserved for members of a drug cartel or another criminal organization that essentially run a whole underground operation. This is not always the case. To receive a drug trafficking charge, a North Carolina resident must only be charged with possession of an illicit substance, but they also must be in possession of a certain amount of drugs or controlled substances. If you are found to possess an illegal substance and that substance meets a certain threshold of weight, you may be charged with the crime of drug trafficking.

What Amount of Drugs is Considered Trafficking?

Law enforcement, district attorneys, and the courts of North Carolina follow a sentencing chart to determine whether possession of an alleged substance meets drug trafficking standards, and if so, how severe the penalty is for the amount found. Below, we will provide you with the NC sentencing guidelines for drug trafficking charges.

Penalties for Drug Trafficking

Drug Type Amount Class Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months) Mandatory Fine
Drug TypeMarijuana Amount> 10-49 lbs ClassH Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)25 Mandatory Fine$5,000
Drug Type Amount50-1,999 lbs ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$25,000
Drug Type Amount2,000-9,999 lbs ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount10,000+ lbs ClassD Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)175 Mandatory Fine$200,000
Drug TypeMethaqualone Amount1,000-4,999 dosage units* ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$25,000
Drug Type Amount5,000-9,999 ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount10,000 + ClassD Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)175 Mandatory Fine$200,000
Drug TypeCocaine Amount28-199 grams ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount200-399 grams ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$100,000
Drug Type Amount400+ grams ClassD Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)175 Mandatory Fine$250,000
Drug TypeMethamphetamine Amount28-199 grams ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount200-399 grams ClassE Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)90 Mandatory Fine$100,000
Drug Type Amount400+ grams ClassC Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)225 Mandatory Fine$250,000
Drug TypeAmphetamine Amount28-199 grams ClassH Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)25 Mandatory Fine$5,000
Drug Type Amount200-399 grams ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$25,000
Drug Type Amount400+ grams ClassE Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)90 Mandatory Fine$100,000
Drug TypeOpium or Heroin Amount4-13 grams ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount14-27 grams ClassE Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)90 Mandatory Fine$100,000
Drug Type Amount28+ grams ClassC Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)225 Mandatory Fine$500,000
Drug TypeLSD Amount100-499 units ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$25,000
Drug Type Amount500-999 units ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount1,000+ units ClassD Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)175 Mandatory Fine$200,000
Drug TypeMDA/MDMA Amount100-499 units / 28-199 grams ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$25,000
Drug Type Amount500-999 units / 200-399 grams ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount1,000 units / 400+ grams ClassD Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)175 Mandatory Fine$250,000
Drug TypeMDPV Amount28-199 grams ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount200-399 grams ClassE Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)90 Mandatory Fine$100,000
Drug Type Amount400+ grams ClassC Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)225 Mandatory Fine$250,000
Drug TypeMephedrone Amount28-199 grams ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount200-399 grams ClassE Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)90 Mandatory Fine$100,000
Drug Type Amount400+ grams ClassC Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)225 Mandatory Fine$250,000
Drug TypeSynthetic Cannabinoids Amount50-249 dosage units* ClassH Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)25 Mandatory Fine$5,000
Drug Type Amount250-1,249 units ClassG Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)35 Mandatory Fine$25,000
Drug Type Amount1,250-3,749 units ClassF Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)70 Mandatory Fine$50,000
Drug Type Amount3,750+ units ClassD Mandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)175 Mandatory Fine$200,000

** Dosage Unit = 3 grams of synthetic cannabinoid or any mixture containing such substance.

Penalties for Drug Trafficking

Drug TypeAmountClassMandatory Minimum Sentence (in months)Mandatory Fine
Marijuana> 10-49 lbsH25$5,000
50-1,999 lbsG35$25,000
2,000-9,999 lbsF70$50,000
10,000+ lbsD175$200,000
Methaqualone

1,000-4,999

dosage units*

G35$25,000
5,000-9,999F70$50,000
10,000 +D175$200,000
Cocaine28-199 gramsG35$50,000
200-399 gramsF70$100,000
400+ gramsD175$250,000
Methamphetamine28-199 gramsF70$50,000
200-399 gramsE90$100,000
400+ gramsC225$250,000
Amphetamine28-199 gramsH25$5,000
200-399 gramsG35$25,000
400+ gramsE90$100,000
Opium or Heroin4-13 gramsF70$50,000
14-27 gramsE90$100,000
28+ gramsC225$500,000
LSD100-499 unitsG35$25,000
500-999 unitsF70$50,000
1,000+ unitsD175$200,000
MDA/MDMA100-499 units / 28-199 gramsG35$25,000
500-999 units / 200-399 gramsF70$50,000

1,000 units / 

400+ grams

D175$250,000
MDPV28-199 gramsF70$50,000
200-399 gramsE90$100,000
400+ gramsC225$250,000
Mephedrone28-199 gramsF70$50,000
200-399 gramsE90$100,000
400+ gramsC225$250,000
Synthetic Cannabinoids50-249 dosage units*H25$5,000
250-1,249 unitsG35$25,000
1,250-3,749 unitsF70$50,000
3,750+ unitsD175$200,000
** Dosage Unit = 3 grams of synthetic cannabinoid or any mixture containing such substance.

How to Beat a Drug Trafficking Charge

As you can see from the sentencing chart, drug trafficking charges are quite severe in North Carolina. If you have been charged with this crime, you face a hefty prison sentence and even heftier fines. In can be difficult to beat these charges, but certainly not impossible. With the right criminal defense lawyer on your side, you stand your best chance at beating these charges. An experienced Jacksonville drug offense attorney like Aden Wilkie can inform you of your legal options, defend you during trial, and help in getting the charges reduced or even dropped.

There are a variety of defense strategies Aden may use for your case, some of which include the following:

  • The substance was not knowingly possessed
  • The search was illegal
  • Your consent to search was under duress
  • The stop and seizure of your person or car was illegal
  • The search warrant was not applied for or obtained properly
  • The substance in question was not the substance alleged

Drug Charges in NC

At The Wilkie Law Group, we offer both civilian and military defense for those who are charged with any type of crime, including drug trafficking. A charge for drug trafficking takes meticulous skill and hard, thorough work to beat, but Aden Wilkie is no stranger to either. The Devil Dog Defender is prepared to help you fight any and all charges that have been pressed against you and work tirelessly toward a successful outcome. 

Hire The Best

If you or a loved one has been charged with drug trafficking or any other drug-related crime, it is essential that you get The Wilkie Law Group on your side ASAP. Remember: do not speak with ANYONE until you speak with Wilkie. Call him today at 910-333-9626 or fill out the online form via his website. He will get back to you as quickly as possible and get right to work on your case.

Jacksonville, NC Military & Criminal Defense Attorney