Drug Charges
Skilled Criminal Defense Attorneys Fighting Drug Charges Across Concord and Surrounding Areas
If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offense in North Carolina, the consequences can be life-altering. At Russell, Everson & Brannen, PLLC, our Concord drug crime defense attorneys have the experience, strategy, and courtroom strength to help protect your future.
Whether you're facing misdemeanor drug possession or serious felony trafficking charges, we’ll work to have your case dismissed, reduced, or resolved in your best interest. If the prosecution won’t negotiate fairly, we’re fully prepared to defend you at trial.
Types of Drug Charges We Defend
North Carolina aggressively prosecutes drug crimes. Even minor offenses can result in jail time, probation, and a permanent criminal record. We represent clients charged with:
- Drug Possession
- Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Distribute (PWIMSD)
- Drug Manufacturing or Cultivation
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Sell or Deliver Drugs
- Maintaining a Dwelling or Vehicle for Drug Activity
Our attorneys know how to challenge unlawful searches, invalid warrants, and procedural mistakes—tactics that often lead to reduced charges or full dismissals.
Understanding Drug Classifications in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the severity of your charge depends on the type and amount of drug involved. The state categorizes controlled substances into schedules:
- Schedule I – Most serious (e.g., heroin, ecstasy, fentanyl)
- Schedule II-V – Includes cocaine, meth, oxycodone, and Xanax
- Schedule VI – Marijuana and cannabis-related substances
Even a small amount of marijuana can result in a conviction and up to 20 days of community punishment.
Drug Trafficking in North Carolina
Drug trafficking is one of the most severe drug offenses in the state and is almost always charged as a felony. These cases involve:
- Large quantities of controlled substances
- Transportation or Possession
- Sale or Delivery
If you’re facing trafficking charges, you could face:
- Mandatory prison time
- Asset forfeiture
- Heavy fines
- Federal prosecution in some cases
Drug trafficking is one of the most severe drug offenses in the state and is almost always charged as a felony. These cases involve:
Our attorneys understand the high stakes involved. We conduct a thorough review of your case, challenge illegal police conduct, and seek to keep a felony drug conviction off your record.
How Our Concord Drug Lawyers Can Help You
At Russell, Everson & Brannen, PLLC, we are not just negotiators—we are trial-tested criminal defense attorneys who know how to fight. We will:
- Analyze and challenge the evidence against you
- Seek suppression of unlawfully obtained evidence
- Negotiate aggressively with prosecutors for dismissal or diversion
- Defend you in court when your future is on the line
Even if you believe the charges are minor, a conviction could:
- Jeopardize your employment
- Affect your housing and loan eligibility
- Impact your immigration status
- Follow you for years in background checks
Don’t Face Drug Charges Alone—Call Now
IThe criminal justice system is not built to give you the benefit of the doubt. You need an experienced legal team who will stand between you and harsh sentencing.
Contact Russell, Everson & Brannen, PLLC today for a consultation. Located in Concord, across from the Cabarrus County Courthouse.
(704) 788-3141
Or use our online contact form to get started.
Why Choose Us?
- Over 70 Years of Combined Criminal Defense Experience
- Former Prosecutors and Skilled Trial Lawyers
- Honest, Strategic Legal Guidance
- Proven Track Record in Drug & Felony Defense
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- (704) 788-3141
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- 29 Church Street South, Concord, NC 28025
