NORTH CAROLINA METH OFFENSES
North Carolina has various criminal charges related to the possession and distribution of meth. Here is an overview of the most common meth offenses.
Possess Methamphetamine
Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(3) if they:
Punishment
Possession of methamphetamine is considered a Class I Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(d)(2).
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(3) if they:
- Knowingly
- Possess (actual or constructive possession)
- Methamphetamine
Punishment
Possession of methamphetamine is considered a Class I Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(d)(2).
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-113.22(a) if they:
Punishment
The punishment for possession of drug paraphernalia in North Carolina is a Class 1 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113.22(a).
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-113.22(a) if they:
- Knowingly
- Uses or possesses with intent to use
- Drug paraphernalia
- For any of the following purposes
(a) To plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, or harvest; or
(b) To manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process or prepare; or
(c) To test or analyze; or
(d) To package, repackage, store contain, or conceal; or
(e) To inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the body; - Methamphetamine
Punishment
The punishment for possession of drug paraphernalia in North Carolina is a Class 1 misdemeanor under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113.22(a).
Sell/Deliver Meth
Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under NC Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1) if they:
Punishments
The sale of Methamphetamine in North Carolina is considered a Class G Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1). The delivery of Cocaine in North Carolina is considered a Class H Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1).
A person is guilty of this offense under NC Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1) if they:
- Knowingly
- Sell or deliver (actual or constructive transfer to another)
- Methamphetamine
- To another
Punishments
The sale of Methamphetamine in North Carolina is considered a Class G Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1). The delivery of Cocaine in North Carolina is considered a Class H Felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1).
Manufacture Meth
Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1) if they:
Punishment
The manufacture of Methamphetamine is a Class C felony under N.C. Gen. Stat § 90-95(b)(1a) unless the offense was one of the following: packaging, repackaging, labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container. The offense of packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container shall be punished as a Class H felony.
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1) if they:
- Knowingly
- Manufacture (producing, preparing, processing, packaging, or labeling)
- Methamphetamine
Punishment
The manufacture of Methamphetamine is a Class C felony under N.C. Gen. Stat § 90-95(b)(1a) unless the offense was one of the following: packaging, repackaging, labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container. The offense of packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container shall be punished as a Class H felony.
Possess Methamphetamine with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver
Elements
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1) if they:
Punishment
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver is considered a Class C felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1a) unless the offense was one of the following: packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container. The offense of packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container shall be punished as a Class H felony.
A person is guilty of this offense under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(a)(1) if they:
- Knowingly
- Possess
- Methamphetamine
- With the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver it
Punishment
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver is considered a Class C felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95(b)(1a) unless the offense was one of the following: packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container. The offense of packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container shall be punished as a Class H felony.