Drug prohibition and controlled substances laws limit what you can do with certain chemical substances. It is illegal to ever possess, use or transfer prohibited substances like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are circumstances in which the possession, use and...
Drug Charges
State and federal fentanyl offenses: What to know
Fentanyl is a drug that has many useful features. It can almost immediately wipe out pain following a surgery and has excellent results when even very small amounts are used. Unfortunately, fentanyl is an opioid that has a high risk of being abused. Sometimes, it is...
How police officer pursuits affect your right to privacy
You have a reasonable expectation of privacy when you are in your own home. You also have a constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures of your property. Knowing those rights could be very important if the police come crashing through your...
Cocaine: A schedule II drug with medical purposes
Cocaine is perhaps best known as a street drug and illegal drug, but did you know that it has medical uses? There are times when people, including yourself, may have this drug in their possession for good reason. You could be transporting it for your job or have it in...
Can medicine be against the law?
If you are ill or injured, then you will seek assistance from a medical professional. Part of your recovery process may involve taking drugs for a set period of time. You will be issued these in the form of a prescription. The drugs that you acquire may be powerful....
Heroin: Penalties for sale or possession
Drug charges have to be taken seriously because they can lead to a lifetime of struggles. Not only is drug abuse potentially life-threatening, the charges and convictions from possessing or distributing drugs could make it very difficult to get a job, get student aid...
When can the police enter your home without your consent?
The Bill of Rights, which contains the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, includes some of the most important protections for those facing criminal charges in this country. For example, the Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination. The Fourth...
Could participating in drug court be a viable option for you in your drug case?
If you find yourself facing drug charges here in Memphis, then you're likely a bit concerned about the impact a conviction may have on your future. Such an outcome in your case may definitively impact your job or custody of your kids. Your participation in Shelby...
Drug trafficking charges can result in serious penalties
Drug charges are serious enough but drug trafficking or distribution charges can result in even more serious penalties and consequences for accused individuals. Individuals facing drug charges and accusations and allegations of drug trafficking should know how serious...
Is your loved one facing charges involving meth or heroin?
If you find yourself in a situation where your loved one has been arrested and accused of committing a serious drug crime, it can be an intimidating experience. However, you are not alone in this situation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 80% of...