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Drug Charges Case Examples

Case #1: Drug Charges Dismissed

Client (C.L.) was followed by a Forsyth County deputy and observed to abruptly turn into an unoccupied subdivision where there had been recent loitering complaints.

The deputy initiated a traffic stop. He smelled a strong odor of marijuana and noted physical signs of marijuana use. A drug dog alerted on the Client’s vehicle and a search turned up two ounces of marijuana, a grinder, scales, rolling papers, a pipe, blunt wrappers, and empty baggies. The client was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Attorney Parker McFarland filed a Motion to Suppress, asserting that there was no probable cause for the traffic stop and obtained a hearing date. Prior to the hearing in Forsyth County Superior Court, the District Attorney agreed that there was insufficient probable cause for the stop and dismissed all charges.

Case #2: Drug Charges Dismissed

Client (A.L.) was sleeping as a passenger in a running vehicle in a public parking lot at 5:57 a.m. Forsyth County officers asked the Client to exit the vehicle and conducted a pat-down of the Client’s clothing. The officer pulled a glass jar from the Client’s pocket which contained alleged marijuana. The officer also found large sums of money and numerous plastic baggies inside the vehicle.

The client was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Attorney Parker McFarland filed a motion to suppress, challenging the stop of the vehicle and the pat-down of the Client. Prior to the pre-trial hearing, the prosecutor dismissed all charges.

Case #3: Drug Charges Dismissed

Forsyth County officers detained Client (S.W.) and his codefendant who were transferring items from one vehicle to another at 1:30 a.m. in a parking lot of a building under construction. Even though Client’s vehicle had a flat tire, four police officers were suspicious of the defendants.

Officers patted down Client’s codefendant and discovered suspected methamphetamine. The officers then searched both defendants’ vehicles and discovered numerous materials commonly used to make methamphetamine.

Client was charged with (1) manufacturing meth, (2) conspiring to manufacture meth, (3) conspiring to distribute meth, (4) possession of meth with intent to distribute, and (5) possession of meth.

Attorney Parker McFarland filed a motion to suppress challenging the detention of Client and the search of Client’s vehicle. After a two-day hearing, the Forsyth County Superior Court judge granted the motion to suppress, finding that the pat-down and subsequent search of the vehicles was unlawful, and all the charges were dismissed.

Case #4: Drug Charges Dismissed

Client (A.F.) was stopped by a Forsyth County officer who suspected he was involved in drug activity. A search of Client’s vehicle yielded a large quantity of methamphetamine. Client was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine (over 28 grams) and faced a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison if he was convicted.

Attorney Parker McFarland convinced the District Attorney that the traffic stop was illegal and obtained a complete dismissal of all charges.

Case #5: DUI and Drug Charges Dismissed

Client (S.H.) was stopped for driving 19 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. The Forsyth County officer stated that the Client failed all of the field sobriety tests and arrested her for DUI. Client registered a .115 on the breath test at the jail.

Additionally, suspected cocaine was also found in Client’s property at the jail. Client was charged with possession of cocaine and DUI. Attorney Parker McFarland filed a motion to suppress, challenging the legality of the stop of Client’s vehicle. Prior to the pre-trial hearing, the District Attorney conceded that the stop of Client’s vehicle was unlawful and dismissed all the charges.

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