The state legislature of North Carolina is concerned with illicit drug use and has instated heavy penalties to the use of drugs such as Heroin. Possession or other charges relating to heroin are felonies under North Carolina law.  Felony charges of heroin include possession of heroin, manufacturing heroin, maintaining a dwelling, maintaining a vehicle, possession of heroin with intent to sell or distribute (PWISD), and trafficking heroin.  If you are charged with the criminal possession of heroin or any other type of heroin charges, you should immediately seek the assistance of a qualified North Carolina criminal attorney. Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from morphine. Its chemical name is diacetylmorphine. Street names for Heroin include the following: smack, tar, dragon, white, white china, white lady, scat, dope, etc.