Under a new North Carolina law, a drug dealer who illegally sells a controlled substance that causes someone's death could be charged with second-degree murder
Under a new North Carolina law, a drug dealer who illegally sells a controlled substance that causes someone's death could be charged with second-degree murder.
The"death by distribution" act, signed into law Monday by Gov. Roy Cooper, allows prosecutors to charge dealers with a Class B2 felony, which carries a penalty of up to 40 years in prison, if they have a previous unlawful distribution conviction. If not, they could face a Class C felony charge, which includes other crimes such as first-degree kidnapping and carries a maximum of up to 20 years in prison.The law takes effect on Dec. 1.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Carolina runoff tests GOP efforts to boost female candidatesA runoff in North Carolina represents the only chance left this year for the House GOP to follow through on one of its key promises for the 2020 cycle: Elect more women
Read more »
https://people.com/Get the latest news about celebrities, royals, music, TV, and real people. Find exclusive content, including photos and videos, on PEOPLE.com.
Read more »
Son of late South Korean defector in North for resettlementSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The son of the highest-profile South Korean ever to defect to North Korea has arrived in the North to permanently resettle, Pyongyang's state media said. If confirmed, it...
Read more »
Kim Kardashian’s Video Of Chicago & North Is The Perfect Homage To SisterhoodIf there's one thing the Kardashians know, it's the bond of sisterhood.
Read more »