Drug Crimes

Murfreesboro Drug Crimes Lawyer

Drug crimes in Tennessee are among the most common charges prosecuted in the local courts. These can be serious offenses, carrying severe penalties and potential life-long repercussions. Whether you are charged with simple possession or a more serious offense like distribution or trafficking, you should take immediate action, proactively seeking the counsel of a seasoned criminal defense attorney as promptly as possible.

As a former prosecutor turned defense lawyer with over 20 years of legal experience, Parkerson Law is acutely aware of the gravity of drug-related charges and their impact on a person’s future. A drug conviction can result in not only significant criminal penalties but also various life disadvantages, including damaging one’s reputation, hindering employment prospects, and jeopardizing educational opportunities.

Discuss your case with our Murfreesboro drug crimes attorney in a free initial consultation. Contact Parkerson Law online or at (615) 392-3012.

Our Drug Crime Defense Representation in Murfreesboro & Middle Tennessee

In Tennessee, drugs are classified into seven schedules, primarily based on their accepted medical use and their potential for abuse or dependency. Schedule I drugs (like heroin, LSD, and ecstasy) are considered the most dangerous and carry the heaviest penalties. In contrast, Schedule VI drugs (like marijuana) are deemed less dangerous but still subject to significant penalties.

At Parkerson Law, we handle all types of drug crimes, from minor misdemeanors to severe felonies.

Our defense practice includes the following drug crimes:

Simple Drug Possession: When you knowingly possess a controlled substance without the legal right to do so, the severity of the charge often depends on the quantity of the drug and its classification under Tennessee drug schedules. Simple possession generally involves small quantities for one’s own use.
Possession with Intent to Sell: This charge typically involves larger quantities of drugs that suggest the individual intends to sell or distribute the controlled substance. Evidence such as packaging materials, large amounts of cash, or a scale can be used to prove intent to sell.
Sales/Distribution: This involves the selling, delivering, or providing a controlled substance to another person. The penalties for this offense are typically more severe than simple possession and often depend on the quantity and type of drug involved.
Manufacturing: This crime pertains to the production of illegal drugs, which can include growing, processing, or synthesizing them. It’s considered a serious offense and carries heavy penalties.
Drug Trafficking: This serious offense involves the transportation, importation, or exportation of large quantities of controlled substances. Charges of trafficking can result in lengthy prison sentences and steep fines.
Drug Paraphernalia: This relates to any equipment, product, or material that is used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body.
Conspiracy: This involves an agreement between two or more people to commit a drug crime. You can be charged with conspiracy even if the planned crime was not carried out. The severity of a conspiracy charge often depends on the nature of the intended crime.

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Drug Crime Penalties

Drug penalties in Tennessee vary widely depending on the drug’s schedule classification, the quantity in possession, and the specific nature of the offense.

Penalties can include jail or prison sentences, fines, probation, community service hours, driver’s license suspension, and asset forfeiture.

For example, simple possession or casual exchange of a Schedule I drug is generally a Class C felony punishable by three to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

On the other hand, possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana, a Schedule VI drug, is a misdemeanor carrying a penalty of up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $250. Fines increase with repeat offenses.

The penalties for drug sales, distribution, and trafficking are even more severe, with the possibility of decades-long prison sentences and fines up to $500,000. Manufacturing drugs or conspiracy to commit drug crimes also attract heavy penalties.

Work with a Former Prosecutor at Parkerson Law

With the potential for such severe repercussions, it’s crucial to retain our experienced defense attorney at Parkerson Law as soon as possible. First-time offenders may qualify for alternative sentencing or a diversion program, such as a recovery court that offers treatment instead of punishment.

Our attorney will do everything possible to help you avoid or minimize the consequences of drug charges. We understand the complexities of the Tennessee legal system and can work aggressively to help protect your freedom and future.

Call (615) 392-3012 or submit our contact form to get in touch with us today.

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