Drugs are a significant problem in Tennessee. Most of the crimes that take place in the state do have some kind of link to drugs, which is why drug crimes are taken so seriously. It's believed that up to 800 methamphetamine labs are within the state's borders and...
Drug Crimes
Defending yourself: Drug possession charges
Drug possession is a charge that encompasses many different circumstances. It could refer to someone who is in possession of prescription medications without a prescription, someone with heroin in his or her vehicle or someone in possession of a small baggie of...
Know your rights if you’re accused of drug charges in Tennessee
There are 95 counties in Tennessee, which ranks as the 16th largest state by population in the country. Since there are many people in the state and the state has connecting highways along with international airports, drugs are often a problem. Drugs come into the...
Heroin in Tennessee: The harsh penalties for opiate use
The opioid crisis in the United States has grown to major proportions, causing stress on local governments and individuals. In Tennessee, the state tries to combat the growing issue by restricting access to illegal opioid drugs. One such drug is heroin. Possessing...
Is prescription drug abuse a problem in Tennessee?
Alcohol use in Tennessee has decreased since 1992, and today, it's at a relatively low level compared to the past. Comparatively, drug use has become much more common, particularly among those who use prescription opioids. Tennessee has the third-highest prescription...
Caught selling cocaine? You can protect your interests
Cocaine is illegal throughout the United States. As such, any drug offenses involving cocaine can be tried under federal law. Additionally, Tennessee has its own state laws that apply to drug offenses. The state laws criminalize selling, possessing or trafficking...
Tennessee does not allow marijuana on its streets
You didn't think much about smoking marijuana in Tennessee, particularly because it's so common in other nearby states. Unfortunately, the law is not on your side.With states changing their marijuana laws at different times, it can be hard to keep track of where it's...
Pharmaceutical companies face lawsuits over opiate epidemic
When a drug dealer gives someone a drug and that person later dies, the authorities can and sometimes do pursue murder charges against that person. One question some people have is why pharmaceutical companies haven't faced charges and penalties for drug dealing...
How Local Law Enforcement Prepares For Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo, a festival of music and arts-and, for some, psychedelic experimentation-begins tomorrow in Manchester, Tennessee. Attendees will have the chance to see U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance the Rapper, and The Weekend, among other acts. They will likely also see...
What kinds of drug-related charges can you face in Tennessee?
Tennessee has five drug-related charges. They include possession, possession with intent, drug manufacturing, drug trafficking and conspiracy and the sale of a controlled substance. If you're charged with any of these crimes and convicted, you could be penalized with...