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Murfreesboro Drug Crime Lawyer
Tennessee considers the unlawful sale of any controlled dangerous substance (CDS), narcotic, or any of their contributing compounds to be a felony in nearly all instances. If you are accused of drug sale violations in Tennessee, the stability of your future is in jeopardy. A conviction can strip away your freedom for years, even when only a few grams of an illegal substance are in question.
Murfreesboro Criminal Defense Attorney Joshua T. Crain is a former prosecutor, giving him unrivaled insight into the legal process. Want to stay one step ahead of your opposition in your drug sale case? You will want to team up with Mr. Crain!
Specifics about drug sale crimes
The first step in your defense is knowing what charges you are facing and what they mean. The prosecution wants you to be clueless and may even rely on your lack of understanding to win their case. Take the upper hand and work closely with Mr. Crain, so you can fully comprehend the allegations against you.
Tennessee considers a drug sale to be any exchange of drugs for:
- Money
- Property
- Services
- Favors
Drugs commonly cited in drug sale charges are:
- Marijuana
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Morphine
Drug sale charges escalate if they involve selling:
- To a minor
- Within a restricted drug-free zone
- Large quantities
- Higher-schedule substances
A felony conviction by legal definition will include at least one year of jail time but can potentially lock you away for life. Fiscal penalties for drug sale convictions will also range from $1,000 to $5,000; under extreme circumstances, Tennessee can fine you for $500,000.