Tennessee Drug Crime Defense Attorneys
Charged with a Drug Offense in East Tennessee?
Our offices in Knoxville and Sevierville Can Help.
We have experience working with individuals who have been charged with a drug offense in the Knoxville or Pigeon Forge area, including those charged with drug possession, selling drugs, drug trafficking, or illegally obtaining prescription drugs. We also have the experience necessary to help our clients understand the complex legal issues that surround these types of cases. We fully investigate the particular circumstances of each and every case and fight for the rights of those who entrust us with defending them in their drug offense case.
If you want to effectively defend yourself against a drug offense charge in the Knoxville or Pigeon Forge area, you need a skilled Knoxville trial attorney who is knowledgeable in federal and state drug laws. Our attorneys have a proven track record of success in defending and protecting the rights of our clients.
Fighting To Protect Your Rights
While many factors must be taken into consideration when one is charged with a drug offense, such as quantity and whether there was intent to sell or distribute, much of the success of the outcome weighs heavily on the skill of the defense team. At the law offices of Baker Associates, we have worked hard to develop a good reputation within the law enforcement and legal communities. Our attorneys are known for being professionals with high standards and strong determination.
Sometimes, incorrect identification of a suspect and other factors can place the blame on the wrong person. Other times, police and prosecutors may interpret any available evidence, even a small amount, as evidence that there was intent to distribute narcotics. This is a much more serious charge with a stiffer penalty. As former Tennessee state prosecutors, our East Tennessee criminal drug offense attorneys, serving Knoxville and Pigeon Forge, understand the inner workings of the government’s legal machine and work to gather evidence that allows us to fight drug offense charges brought in Knoxville or elsewhere in Tennessee by finding weaknesses in the government’s case.
Drug prosecutions are on the rise and account for approximately one-third of all arrests. Below are some of the most common drug offense charges prosecuted in Tennessee. If you have been charged with these, or any other drug offenses, Baker Associates, serving Pigeon Forge and the Knoxville area, will diligently protect your rights.
Simple Possession or Casual Exchange
- It is an offense for a person to knowingly possess or casually exchange a controlled substance
- It is an offense for a person to distribute a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-half ounce.
Manufacture, Sale, Delivery, and/or Felony Possession
It is an offense for a defendant to knowingly do the following:
- Manufacture a controlled substance;
- Deliver a controlled substance;
- Sell a controlled substance; or
- Possess a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell such controlled substance
If you have been charged with a drug offense and need a criminal defense lawyer in the Knoxville, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, or Pigeon Forge area, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.
Our attorneys have successfully defended many marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, Oxycontin, hydrocodone, and Xanax charges.
What to do if you have been charged or indicted for a drug offense?
- Retain an experienced Tennessee drug crime defense attorney
- Remain silent until you have an opportunity to consult with your attorney
If you’ve been charged with a drug offense, contact a criminal defense attorney at one of our offices near Pigeon Forge by completing the form below.
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Knox County
2126 First Tennessee Plaza
800 South Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37929
Phone: 865-521-0001
Sevier County
121 Court Avenue
Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
Phone: 865-428-2888
