In many cases, when an individual is faced with a criminal charge, it is the first time they have ever had to deal with the criminal system. It can be extremely frightening, especially if the charges you face could lead to negative long-term consequences. There are...
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Drug Charges
Nearly half of those in federal prisons have drug-based sentences
The "War on Drugs" has been going on for decades, and it has changed the prison population significantly. It's been reported that almost half of the people in federal prisons are there due to drug charges. The official total, according to the statistics kept by the...
State continues to be make progress in combating Rx drug abuse
There can be little debate that one of the nation's most pressing health crises is prescription drug abuse. Indeed, a person needn't have done anything more than scan the newspaper headlines over the last few years to understand that it's not just addiction rates that...
Providing skilled, aggressive representation in drug crime cases
A few weeks back, our blog discussed how efforts were underway at the federal level to reform the criminal justice system, particularly as it relates to sentencing for nonviolent drug offenders. As encouraging as this news certainly is, it's nevertheless important to...
Senate announces bipartisan effort to reform federal justice system
Thanks to the longstanding divisiveness on Capitol Hill, stories of lawmakers failing to reach an agreement won't sell many newspapers or generate many clicks. Indeed, what does make headlines and generate Internet buzz these days is when lawmakers are actually able...
Do you know enough about Tennessee’s drug possession laws?
Like every other state, Tennessee has some very detailed laws on the books concerning the illegal possession of drugs for personal use. While you are more than likely aware of this fact, you may not be entirely clear on how these laws work. In today's post, we'll seek...
Dedicated advocacy for college students facing criminal charges
It's hard to believe, but summer is slowly drawing to a close, meaning it won't be long until we start to see cooler temperatures and shorter days. In fact, if you need more immediate proof, consider that more and more young people are now packing up their belongings,...
Dedicated to protecting the futures of those charged with Rx fraud
When a person suffers serious personal injuries in a car crash or work-related accident, or is diagnosed with a painful and debilitating condition, there is a very good chance that they will be prescribed some sort of painkiller to help manage the pain they are...
How much do you know about Tennessee’s new cannabis oil law?
History was made back in early May when Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation allowing Tennessee residents to secure a small amount of cannabis oil for medical purposes. While the measure falls well short of those in place in states like Colorado and California,...