CALL NOW TO SPEAK WITH FRANKLIN CRIMINAL ATTORNEY JOSEPH FUSON
Middle Tennessee Drug and Drug Paraphernalia Attorney
Drug charges can cause significant damage to your future if they are not handled by a skilled attorney. A felony charge can affect your career, voting privileges, your ability to own a firearm, and more. Call attorney Joe Fuson if you or a loved one have been charged with drug or drug paraphernalia charges in Middle Tennessee.
Simple Possession
A small amount of a controlled substance is considered simple possession. This is also called casual exchange. Simple possession is a class A misdemeanor, and this can include up to 11 months, 21 days behind bars with up to a $2500 fine. The second offense can be bumped up to a class E felony. A class E felony includes 1- 6 years in jail and a $3000 fine. A judge can also require you to go to a drug education class.
Possession with Intent
Possession with intent means that you are intending to sell or distribute drugs. Usually this means that the defendant has larger quantities. Other indicators for possession with intent to sell include scales, packages, and large amounts of cash. A lawyer should be on your case because intent can be argued in a court of law. This carries a felony charge with prison time, large fines, loss of voting rights, revoking firearms, and exclusion from some employment.
Sale of a Controlled Substance
Sale of a controlled substance is also a felony. The difference between this charge and possession with intent is that law enforcement witnessed the sale. This includes undercover officers or informants. This is considered a more substantial charge because the sale was witnessed. Sentencing is determined by amount, type, location, and prior record. Sale of a controlled substance can be worse for the defendant if it is done near children or a school.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a class A misdemeanor. This can bring a defendant up to 11 months and 29 days behind bars. Many items can be considered drug paraphernalia, and it can be highly subjective. These items are usually judged based on statements, prior convictions, residue, instructions that are near the item, how it is displayed, and testimony from experts.
If you find yourself charged with a drug crime in Middle Tennessee reach out to attorney Joe Fuson. He has been serving Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson and Maury County for years, and would be happy to talk with you more about your case. Don’t let a drug charge change the course of your life.
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