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....
Drug Charges
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...
What is probable cause?
As a Tennessee resident, you have the right to secure your home, property, personal effects and papers against unreasonable searches and seizures. If you are facing drug charges after law enforcement officials search your home or car, you may hear they had probable...
What are the signs of drug addiction?
It seems like drug addiction is easy to identify, especially when it's happening to you or someone you love. However, this is not always the case. It can be very difficult for some people to realize they have a problem, which can lead to trouble with the law,...
Detailing Tennessee’s drug schedules
Many incorrect assumptions are often made about drug crimes in Memphis. Some may simply believe that if one is caught in possession of an illicit drug or controlled substance, they are automatically looking at jail. Yet given the number of drug arrests that are...
Is using medicine without a prescription a crime?
Prescription drugs are used for a multitude of purposes, from fighting off infections to reducing pain. While they are legal when used in the correct manner by the person with the prescription, use by unauthorized individuals for other purposes is not legal and can...