Federal Criminal Charges

At the beginning of October, President Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. He also announced the review of whether weed should remain a Schedule I substance, illegal under the Controlled Substances...

Fentanyl has received much attention in the media lately, with numerous reports of unlawful sales of the drug and overdoses. Due to its dangerous nature, those who engage in the distribution of fentanyl will be harshly penalized. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is an...

When you face federal criminal charges, you know it is serious. The weight of the United States government is aimed directly at locking you up. As such, many people look for any way they can escape the clutches of the government. Sometimes, this leads the accused to...

If law enforcement officials in Tennessee suspect that you or your vehicle has been involved in a crime, they may request to search your vehicle for possible evidence of the alleged criminal activity. If the search is done lawfully, the evidence they find can be used...

Using marijuana may be relatively common for people in Tennessee, but it is still illegal for people to use it. As it is illegal for people to use it, in order to obtain marijuana people need to sell it illegally as well. There are also both federal and state laws...

It’s normal to get nervous when approached by the police. But far too often our desire to explain a situation gets us into trouble. That’s why when law enforcement officers come knocking at your door, it’s probably in your best interest to avoid talking to them. Here...

There are a lot of rules that apply to the presentation of evidence during a criminal trial. While they may seem nuanced, knowing how to utilize them can be critically important to your case. After all, if you misapply the rules or fail to properly object to the...

If you have been arrested for a crime in Tennessee, you may find yourself in police custody, where you will likely be interrogated by law enforcement officers trained to do whatever it takes to get a confession. Unfortunately, some officers cross the line and use...

It is fairly common for Tennessee residents to see local news reports about criminal cases involving DUI charges, drug charges or gun charges, usually on the local level. Those cases are handled by city and county officials. Federal cases, on the other hand, are a...