Here are some pointers and FYI’s in hopes you can avoid a possession citation or arrest while you're at Bonnaroo. Drug crimes in Tennessee are complex and potential consequences if convicted can require looking at a number of factors, including the type of drug, whether any potential enhancements may apply (such as whether you were charged within a school zone) and the range of the offender if it is a felony charge. This is intended to be a summary of Tennessee's drug laws, however if you have either been arrested or received a citation for a drug offense, you should call a Tennessee … [Read more...]
What are scheduled drugs in Tennessee?
March 25, 2013 by
What are scheduled drugs? Drugs are categorized based on a number of factors, including risk of dependency, addiction, and whether or not they have any legitimate medical use. Schedule I for example, are considered to be the most dangerous, whereas Schedule VII would be considered to be the least dangerous. Below is some further explanation as well as example of drugs included in those categories. Schedule I drugs include those that are the most dangerous and have a high risk of addiction or dependency and no legitimate medical use. Drugs included under this heading include LSD, … [Read more...]
Drug Possession in TN – Simple Possession and Possession with Intent
January 2, 2013 by
Drug Possession in Tennessee The difference between misdemeanor Simple Possession and felony Possession with Intent in Tennessee There is one difference between misdemeanor and felony drug possession: What you were planning to do with the drug. Did you have it for your own personal use, or rather with the intent to distribute or re-sell it? WHY WAS I CHARGED WITH A FELONY? The law sets out certain drug amounts which any amount over that is presumed to be possession with intent to distribute or re-sell. With marijuana, any amount of .5 an ounce is considered possession with … [Read more...]
Simple Possession Citations Received at Bonnaroo
December 30, 2012 by
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - BONNAROO DRUG CITATION AND ARREST STATS 424 drug citations issued on the Bonnaroo campgrounds alone during the four day festival Several thousand more drug citations issued to people traveling to Bonnaroo on Tennessee highways and interstates 44 people arrested for drugs on the Bonnaroo campgrounds - slightly more than in 2011 Hundreds more arrested traveling to Bonnaroo on drug related charges in Tennessee Save our number - Bonnaroo Lawyers at 615 - 829 - 8259. Be careful, be smart, … [Read more...]
Fake ID’s in Tennessee – Penalties
September 14, 2012 by
I received a citation/was arrested for using a fake identification at a bar in downtown Nashville. How much trouble am I in? Tennessee law provides fairly harsh punishments for the underage person attempting to gain admittance to a bar or club by using a fake ID. Certainly the maximum jail time would be harsh however for most people at this age, probation is likely and jail time is not typically considered. The most surprising aspect of Tennessee law is the mandatory loss of your driver’s license for one year. This is not something that can be negotiated with the prosecutor. If you are … [Read more...]
MNPD Media Release – Nashville DUI Checkpoint on Friday, August 17, 2012
August 14, 2012 by
Officers from the police department’s DUI Unit will be joined by troopers from the Tennessee Highway Patrol in staffing a sobriety checkpoint Friday night, August 17, into the early morning hours of Saturday, August 18, on West End Avenue east of I-440. So far this year, 22% of all fatal crashes in Nashville (9 of 41) have involved impaired drivers. Blood alcohol test results are pending in more recent traffic fatality cases. … [Read more...]
BONNAROO DRUG CHARGES
June 11, 2012 by
Many have headed home from Bonnaroo after 4 days of great music. The experience however may be one many would rather quickly forget. The week prior to Bonnaroo, police from all over the state of Tennessee ramp up their drug stops in an effort to curb the widely recognized drug use at the music event. Those driving into Tennessee from out of state face a substantial risk of being stopped while traveling to Bonnaroo. Here are a few answers to common questions we get each year from out of state callers looking for assistance with drug charges. What is Simple Possession in Tennessee? Generally, … [Read more...]
NASHVILLE DUI CHARGES INCREASE OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
May 24, 2012 by
Over the Memorial holiday weekend, Metro Nashville Police Department, the Tennessee highway patrol and other local law enforcement agencies intend on setting up checkpoints around frequently traveled areas each evening over the weekend. Examples of common DUI checkpoints in Nashville typically include checkpoints along West End Avenue, Hillsboro Road, and Broadway. This weekend has historically proven itself to be one of the deadliest weekends throughout the year, with more fatal car accidents than any other holiday. Nearly 50% of all traffic related fatalities involve alcohol as a … [Read more...]
What happens when I go to court in Tennessee?
March 2, 2012 by
For those who have been arrested or received criminal citations for the first time, going to court can be a scary thought. Simply not knowing what will happen or understanding how the courts work will cause you stress. What happens after I am arrested/receive a citation for a criminal offense in Tennessee? After receiving a citation or being arrested for a criminal offense, you will be booked. When booked, the arresting agency will gather information about you, including your birthdate, home address and will take you photographs and fingerprints. If you are arrested, the booking process … [Read more...]
Scientists and legal scholars study ‘moral luck’
November 21, 2011 by
What can the structure of the human brain teach us about criminal law? Psychologist Fiery Cushman asks us to consider the following. Hal and Peter drink together in a bar. After becoming intoxicated from consuming identical amounts of alcohol, they drive separate cars home. Each man loses control of their car on an icy road. Hal’s car runs into a tree. Peter’s car hits a little girl and kills her. Hal will face some driving-related sanctions. Peter, on the other hand, has committed a homicide and will probably serve some time in prison. Why should two accidental outcomes of identical … [Read more...]
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