Nashville Drug Possession
Possession of even a small quantity of marijuana can result in a fine if the user is convicted. In Tennessee, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that 1,160.6 Kgs of marijuana were seized in 2009.
And according to the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Threat Assessment, Tennessee is consistently ranked in the top 10 states for marijuana plant eradication. Since marijuana is favored over other drug choices, law enforcement officials seized over 539,370 plants in the state of Tennessee during 2009.
Nashville drug possession and trafficking can be felonies
But Tennessee was also deluged with large amounts of cocaine, including crack cocaine, coming from other states largely by drug trafficking organizations. If you are arrested or charged with possession or trafficking of large quantities of illegal narcotics, federal penalties can be harsh and can include the following:
- Cocaine trafficking 28-200g: 35-42 months in jail and a $50,000 fine
- Methamphetamine trafficking 28-200g: 70-84 months in jail and $50,000 fine
- Marijuana trafficking 10-49 lbs: 25-30 months in jail and a $5,000 fine
- Heroine trafficking 4-13g: 70-84 months in jail and a $50,000 fine
Defending Nashville drug possession charges
For a drug possession charge in Nashville, the penalties can be set based upon many factors including the following:
- The quantities of narcotics seized
- The type of narcotic substances involved
- If trafficking was near a school zone
- If the defendant has a prior offense or a criminal record
Legal counsel for drug possession in Nashville
At Craft & Sheppard, PLC, our attorneys have a proven track record defending those with a Nashville drug possession charge. We understand that convictions for drug possession charges in Nashville can have a very negative impact on your life and freedoms, including loss of professional licenses and difficulty obtaining future employment.
Consult us about your Nashville drug possession defense
If you are charged with a drug crime, we work hard to protect your rights. For example, if arresting officers or investigators conducted an illegal search and seizure of narcotics, this constitutes a violation of your rights. You also have the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning.
So if you or someone you know needs legal counsel and defense for a drug crime, please call Craft & Sheppard, PLC toll-free at 1-888-826-1470 or contact us online.
