Drug Crimes
Get Your Tickets TO Bonnaroo, Not AT Bonnaroo
The lineup for Bonnaroo 2015 is going to be announced soon, and people from all over the country will be planning their visit to the 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee to enjoy the festival. Four day long concerts like Bonnaroo feature more than just music, because they celebrate the arts in general. If this…
Read MoreA New Tennessee Law Criminalizes Mothers who Abuse Drugs During Pregnancy
A Tennessee law that went into effect on July 1, 2014, would allow a woman to be charged with assault for the harm her drug use has inflicted on her child. State officials thought that this was the best course of action to stem the tide of infants born dependent on drugs. On July 8th,…
Read MoreDrug Bust in West Tennessee Yields Drug Crime Charges Against Nine
In early January, multiple law enforcement agencies joined together to arrest nine men and women who were “smurfing” — purchasing pseudoephedrine products in order to manufacture methamphetamine. The individuals in question now face charges ranging from possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia to promotion of methamphetamine manufacture and felony evading arrest. If you…
Read MoreThe Importance of Hiring a Lawyer if Your Child Is Arrested
Has your son or daughter been arrested for underage drinking, vandalism, theft, DUI or any other type of crime? Whether facing misdemeanor or felony charges, it is vital to your child’s future that you retain prompt and experienced legal counsel. Do not make the mistake of thinking your son or daughter needs to learn a…
Read MorePenalties for Marijuana in Tennessee
So far 20 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized medical marijuana. Additionally, Colorado and Washington have legalized marijuana for recreational use. However, cannabis is still illegal in Tennessee and under federal law. This means that while the general attitude toward the substance has changed over the years, it is still against the law to possess,…
Read MorePossessing and Selling Marijuana in Tennessee
We’re all familiar with the slogan of the Memphis-based company, FedEx. “When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.” But does that apply to the shipment of marijuana? A Massachusetts woman recently sued FedEx because it allegedly mistakenly sent her a package containing seven pounds of marijuana. She further claims that FedEx then gave…
Read MoreNew Tennessee Law Aims To Reduce Prescription Pill Abuse
Accidental drug overdoses are huge problem in this country, and last year more than 1,000 people died from drug overdoses in Tennessee. A new Tennessee law seeks to reduce this problem by reducing prescription drug abuse and doctor shopping. The Prescription Safety Act of 2012, which took effect January 1, 2013, requires pharmacists to enter…
Read MoreDrug Manufacturing Through the Eyes of Breaking Bad
If you watch the mega hit Breaking Bad, you know that the main characters Walter White (a former high school teacher) and his former student/sidekick punk Jesse Pinkman manufacture methamphetamine in part to pay for Walt’s cancer treatment. While they commit many, many crimes, one of the most severe crimes they could be charged with…
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