Tennessee, like just about every place else in the U.S., has a serious issue with fatal drug overdoses. Many of these deaths are preventable if the person overdosing gets medical attention quickly. That’s why Tennessee, like most states, has enacted a “Good Samaritan”...
You were minding your own business and all of a sudden there was a loud knock at the door. You answer, and it’s the police. They are suggesting that you may have been involved in criminal activity and would like to search your house. What are your options in such a...
You may be worried about certain substances showing up on a drug test. You know that different drugs last in the human body for different amounts of time, and that this is vastly longer than the actual effects of that drug on the person who took it, but you want to...
It has now been ten years since Colorado made history by becoming the first state to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. Since then, numerous other states, from Michigan to California, have followed suit. Dozens of states have also passed laws legalizing...
Our country’s drug laws frequently are in flux. There are also different laws regarding the possession and use of these substances in the 50 states. So, it’s no wonder that it can be challenging to know the status of every drug law here in Tennessee. Many people have...
People who are arrested and charged with a crime may have to post bail to get out of jail while their case moves through the legal system. The court sets the bail amount based on many factors, including the charges, the person’s ties to the community and the...
There is a lot at stake if you are facing any kind of drug charges. Besides the possibility of time in jail, a conviction may mean a criminal record which is likely to affect your life in several ways. Therefore, it is in your best interests to go against the charges...
Getting into college takes a lot of work, and your college education is expensive. Even if they gave themselves some time in between graduating high school or worked full-time while enrolled in college, many students still wouldn't be able to balance all the typical...
If you are charged with being in possession of a controlled substance, it is generally in your best interest to contact a Tennessee attorney in a timely manner. Doing so may make it easier to defend yourself against the charge and avoid the many possible penalties...
