North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple explains that PWISD, or possession with the intent to sell or deliver, is an aggravated drug possession charge often used by law enforcement to gain a plea deal for an included Possession of a Controlled Substance charge. PWISD is a felony and is always punished at higher levels than other possession charges. Therefore, defendants are often scared to go to trial. However, this charge, rightfully, requires more of the state to prove than Possession of Controlled Substance charges do. They have to prove your intent to sell or deliver. They may do this with bags, scales, or large amounts of cash near the drugs. Even if no other paraphernalia exists, the state may still try and prove PWISD based on the quantity alone. They do not have to observe any selling or distributing in order to infer intent. An experienced attorney will make the state prove intent, the identity of the substance, and possession beyond a reasonable doubt. The criminal defense attorneys of Dummit Fradin have this experience. If you’ve been charged with PWISD, call us immediately.