If you have been charged with a drug crime, you are undoubtedly worried about the outcome of your pending prosecution. Because every drug case involves a unique set of facts and circumstances it is crucial that you consult with an experienced attorney; however, there are some questions defendants frequently ask when they are facing a […]
Tennessee Oxycodone Possession and Trafficking Laws
In recent years, the opioid epidemic in the United States has caused a shift in enforcement efforts from “street drugs” to prescription drugs. Specifically, Oxycodone has become the focus of many law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Unlike its illicit drug counterparts, Oxycodone is not, on its face, illegal to manufacture, sell, possess, or use. […]
What You Need to Know about Drug Crimes in Tennessee
Getting arrested and charged with a crime can be a terrifying experience for anyone. Learning more about the legal system and what to expect after being arrested can help ease your fears. In case you were recently charged with a drug related crime, a Murfreesboro drug defense attorney at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby explains what […]
What You Need to Know If You Have Been Charged with a Drug Crime
Despite sweeping changes across the country regarding how the law treats marijuana, the “War on Drugs” remains in high gear for all other controlled substances. If you are facing criminal charges related to drugs, it is imperative that you learn as much about what you are facing as possible. To get you started, a Murfreesboro […]
What Are the Benefits of Using Medical Marijuana and CBD?
Until fairly recently, it was illegal to cultivate, sell, possess, or use marijuana throughout the United States. Over the last decade, however, state after state has passed legislation legalizing the medical, and even recreational, use of marijuana. Instead of viewing marijuana as a dangerous “gateway” drug, a significant percentage of the population is now turning […]
Will Going to Rehab Help My Drug Case?
If you were recently arrested and charged with a drug-related criminal offense in the State of Tennessee, you are undoubtedly worried about the final outcome of your case. A conviction for a drug crime can not only result in a lengthy prison sentence, but can also have a profound and long-lasting negative impact on your […]
Teacher Among 6 Charged with Drug Conspiracy in Rutherford County
People often assume that once an individual is arrested and taken into custody, his or her access to illicit drugs is cut off. Although law enforcement officials would like that to be the case, the reality is that drugs do make their way into the nationals jails and prisons – and you might be extremely […]
Murfreesboro Undercover Operation Leads to Heroin Bust
Residents of Murfreesboro, Tennessee may be surprised to learn that their slice of middle-class America was recently the scene of an undercover drug operation that led to a significant heroin bust. Moreover, Rutherford County has seen a significant increase in drug seizures and related arrests in general over the past year, according to recent news […]
Can They Use What I Told the Police Officer Against Me?
Most people don’t plan to be arrested. In fact, many defendants never even planned to commit the crime for which they find themselves accused. Consequently, the average person doesn’t know how to handle being arrested, meaning they make mistakes. A common reaction is to try and talk the officer out of making the arrest by […]
Can a Drug Defense Attorney Do Anything about an Illegal Search of My House?
If you were recently arrested and charged with a serious drug related criminal offense in the State of Tennessee, you likely already know you are facing serious penalties if convicted. Hopefully, you plan to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the […]
