Dedicated Coffee County Drug Possession Attorney
Facing drug possession charges comes with the potential of significant consequences. Most immediately, your reputation will come into question, leaving you potentially feeling isolated and alone. Facing the legal road by yourself is challenging, but with the right Coffee County drug possession lawyer, you can have the support you deserve. Not all drug charges are as they appear.
At Segroves Law, I fully understand the implications of such an accusation. My knowledge and experience helping clients in and out of the courtroom allow me to help you make the tough decisions in your case to protect your future. Seeking a reduction of charges, a dismissal, or an outright acquittal is the top priority. With the stiff penalties attached to Tennessee drug possession laws, it’s important to challenge the case against you together.
Understanding Drug Possession Charges
Coffee County is a peaceful network of rural communities and small cities situated at the southern end of the Appalachia region. However, with events like the local Coffee County Fair and the major music festival Bonnaroo attracting tourists from all over, the access and opportunity to drugs certainly exists. With the attraction of these events to those outside the community, you could mistakenly be accused of drug possession.
Drug possession charges can arise for many reasons. During large events, someone may unknowingly pass or hide drugs in your belongings without your knowledge. You could also borrow a car or ride in a vehicle where drugs are present and become entangled in someone else’s legal issues through association. In these situations, a Coffee County criminal defense lawyer can help protect your rights and build a strong defense based on the facts of your case. These charges can be applied not only to controlled substances, but also to unprescribed and prescription medications, and more.
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Defending Drug Possession Charges
No two drug possession charges are the same. Each case is unique, and I use those circumstances to work with you in building a defense that confidently allows you to face the legal battle ahead. In analyzing your case, we will look together at the totality of the process from the initial suspicion through the arrest and into any questioning that may have taken place. It is important that if you are arrested, you exercise your right to remain silent until I am present with you.
After we review the details of your case, we’ll build a strategy to challenge the accusation. Common defenses include:
- Mistaken identity
- You were not present
- You have an alibi
Unfortunately, defenses such as you were unaware drugs were present, the drugs do not belong to you, or that a friend asked you to hold them are not substantial defenses. However, with large festivals like the fair or Bonnaroo, we will have the benefit of security camera systems that will likely back up your claims and help to challenge the charges against you.
If you are a visitor to the state, it is important to understand the local ordinances and laws that may differ from where you came from.
For example, it’s important to remember that cannabis is still strictly illegal in Tennessee. Unlike other prohibition states, Tennessee’s lawmakers have even been proactive about making hemp-derived cannabinoid products like THCA illegal. An out-of-state medical card or a receipt proving you purchased your cannabis in a legal state will not help you avoid or reduce drug possession charges in Tennessee.
Hire a Coffee County Drug Possession Lawyer Today
If you’ve been charged with drug possession in Coffee County, hire a drug possession lawyer you trust. At Segroves Law, I can provide you with the counsel and support that you deserve to face the charges against you. When I work with my clients, I tell them exactly what to expect so they are prepared for whatever challenges their case may present. Contact me today for a free consultation. Let my knowledge and experience help you on the legal road ahead.
