Because of public opinion and Tennessee drug laws, the penalties for being caught with illegal substances can be extremely serious. Drug crimes include a wide range of charges ranging from relatively minor misdemeanors to major felonies. 

Nearly any charge can carry with it the potential for:

• A lengthy jail or prison sentence
• Costly fines
• Probationary restrictions

In addition to this, the stigma of having a drug conviction on your permanent record may remain with you for an extensive period of time, affecting your personal relationships, hindering your ability to keep or find employment opportunities, and ruling you out of receiving certain types of government assistance.

Are you facing drug charges in Tennessee? Call Joshua T. Crain - Attorney at Law, today at (615) 420-4003 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our drug crime lawyer in Murfreesboro! 

Drug Cases We Handle 

At Joshua T. Crain-Attorney at Law, we can handle all types of drug-related cases, including:

• Possession, including possession with the intent to sell or distribute
• Sale
• Trafficking
• Manufacturing
• Cultivation

What are the Penalties for Drug Charges in Tennessee?

Drug charges in Tennessee can result in a range of penalties depending on the type and amount of drug involved, whether the drug was intended to be sold or distributed, and the individual's prior criminal record. Penalties can include:

• Incarceration: Jail or prison time is a common penalty for drug offenses in Tennessee. The sentence length will depend on the type and amount of drug involved and the individual's criminal history.
• Fines: Individuals convicted of drug offenses in Tennessee may be required to pay fines for their sentence. The fine amount will depend on the specific charges and the individual's financial situation.
• Probation: Some individuals convicted of drug offenses in Tennessee may be sentenced to probation instead of or in addition to incarceration. Probation is a form of supervised release that requires the individual to comply with specific conditions, such as regular drug testing and meeting with a probation officer.
• Community service: As a part of the sentence, individuals may be required to perform community service hours.
• Drug treatment programs: Some individuals convicted of drug offenses in Tennessee may be required to participate in drug treatment programs as part of their sentence.
• Forfeiture of property: The State may seize property used in connection with drug offenses or obtained through proceeds of drug offenses.
• Driver's license suspension: Those convicted of drug offenses may also face suspension of their driver's license.
• Effects on immigration: Drug convictions can have severe consequences for non-citizens, including deportation.

Our drug crime attorney in Murfreesboro can help you understand the specific penalties that may apply in your case and develop a strong defense strategy.

Contact our Murfreesboro drug crime lawyer today!