Facing drug charges can feel like being caught in a storm, especially when your situation involves fatal substances, like fentanyl. In Tennessee, the stakes are high, and the penalties for trafficking can be severe. Understanding the laws and knowing your options is...
Drug Crimes
What are the consequences of cocaine trafficking?
Facing a federal drug charge can mean a sudden and devastating loss of freedom. A drug trafficking conviction can lead to lengthy prison sentences, expensive and hefty fines and a criminal record that can have long-lasting consequences. However, understanding the...
When does possession become drug trafficking?
Many people who are arrested for drug crimes in Tennessee face possession charges. Police officers discover drugs in someone's possession or on their property and arrest them. The state then uses evidence about the presence of those drugs to justify criminal charges....
When do Tennessee drug charges escalate to federal criminal charges?
When facing drug charges in Tennessee, the distinction between state and federal charges hinges on various factors. While both jurisdictions criminalize drug offenses, federal charges often come into play under specific circumstances. This post aims to shed light on...