In the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a city known for its soulful vibes and rich cultural tapestry, individuals may find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to the use of non-prescribed drugs. The legal landscape surrounding unauthorized drug consumption is...
A drug charge can be a complicated legal issue to navigate, and it becomes even more complex when it elevates to a federal offense. Unlike state, federal drug charges typically carry stiffer penalties, including longer prison sentences and heftier fines. But what...
Tennessee is not known for being progressive with its drug laws. While here in Memphis, marijuana possession has been decriminalized to an extent, elsewhere in the state you can face felony charges for possession of more than a half-ounce of marijuana. But there is...
There are situations in which you may end up holding illegal drugs that you do not own. For instance, maybe you don’t actually use any illegal substances yourself, but you have friends who do. You could end up carrying a backpack or a bag containing these substances....
Social attitudes about drugs have shifted drastically in recent decades. Long gone are the days when the average person assumes that anyone involved with drug use or the drug trade is an inherently bad person. Society has become much more accepting both of casual drug...
Being with someone who suffers a drug overdose can be extremely frightening – whether you know them or not. Some people don’t survive overdoses only because they didn’t get prompt medical attention. However, in too many cases, the people with them when they overdose...
Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, have dominated the news about the unregulated drug market in recent years. Fentanyl is of particular concern to police departments and federal regulatory agencies because it is many times stronger than traditional opiate drugs or...
The police are trained to keep communities safe. And part of their duties involves looking out for and keeping drunk drivers off the roads. If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, they will pull...
Few substances have surged onto the North American recreational drug scene in the way that fentanyl has over the last decade. Once touted as a viable, low-cost alternative to traditional opiate pain management, fentanyl has become the scourge of law enforcement...
There are numerous laws, including portions of the Constitution, that limit the authority of law enforcement professionals when they interact with members of the public. Even when an officer suspects someone of criminal activity, they still need to respect that...
