Knoxville, Tennessee Drug Crimes Lawyer

Drug Crimes Lawyer in Knoxville, TN

Drug addiction and overdoses are serious health concerns in the United States, and law enforcement officials are taking steps to investigate and prosecute people who may be involved in the drug trade. If you are arrested for drug crimes, you may face penalties that could affect your life and your future, and you will need to understand your options for defense. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor for simple possession, a more serious felony charge such as drug distribution, or a federal crime such as drug trafficking, it is important to work with an attorney and law firm that understands the state and federal drug laws that may apply in your case.

Law enforcement agencies are spending more time, resources, and money than ever to convict those who are charged with drug crimes. You need a criminal defense lawyer who will vigorously defend you. At The Baker Law Firm, our founding attorney, Lance K. Baker, has extensive experience representing clients charged with drug-related offenses. We will help you determine the best steps to take to minimize the effects these charges may have on your life.

Challenging the Evidence in Drug Crime Cases

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. If law enforcement violates the Fourth Amendment when performing searches, the evidence they obtain cannot be used against you in a criminal case. Unfortunately, there are some situations where these violations may not come to light until after a plea deal has been reached with prosecutors, which can put a defendant in a difficult position. Because of these risks, it is crucial to make sure an aggressive, diligent drug crimes defense attorney becomes involved in your case as early as possible.

If Fourth Amendment issues are discovered prior to a plea deal, it is likely that the prosecutor's case will quickly crumble. In some cases, these issues may allow you to gain an outright dismissal of your charges. To ensure that all issues related to evidence will be addressed correctly, The Baker Law Firm will analyze and examine every angle of your case before advising you on whether it may be beneficial to agree to a plea bargain. We will zealously advocate to have illegally obtained evidence suppressed so that it is barred from being used against you in court.

General Penalties for Drug-Related Offenses

The penalties for a drug crime conviction may be as low as 11 months and 29 days in jail or less for a misdemeanor charge of simple drug possession or the possession of drug paraphernalia, or they may be as long as 25 years in prison for a felony charge of drug manufacturing, drug distribution, or drug trafficking. If you have been charged with a drug offense, it is imperative that you secure representation from an attorney who knows when to apply aggressive pressure on prosecutors and when to ease back, observe, and lay in wait. We will advise you on the best approach to take during your case, and we will fight to ensure that your rights will be protected at all times.

The Baker Law Firm defends clients against multiple types of drug offenses, including, but not limited to those involving:

• Possession of cocaine and crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, or other illegal controlled substances
• Possession of marijuana, including charges that may apply to visitors from states where marijuana is legal or people to bring marijuana that has been legally purchased back to Tennessee
• Possession of prescription drugs, including OxyContin, Vicodin, fentanyl, and other opiates/opioids
• Enhanced punishments in cases involving drug-free school zones
• Manufacture, delivery, or trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, heroin, or prescription drugs

Contact Our Knoxville, Tennessee Drug Crimes Lawyer

Have you been arrested, charged, or accused of a drug offense? Contact The Baker Law Firm today at 865-200-4117 for a free case evaluation and consultation. We serve clients across East and Middle Tennessee.