Memphis Drug Crime Attorney
Interstate Drug Interdiction
There are many programs put in place by police officers to inhibit or impair criminal activity throughout the state of Tennessee. One of these many programs is drug interdiction, which involves a traffic stop and generally the use of a drug K-9 to gather reasonable cause to warrant a search of your vehicle for drugs.
If you are stopped on the highway and a police officer asks to search your vehicle, it is important to understand your rights. As a U.S. citizen, you have protection from unlawful search and seizure. This means that a police officer cannot search your car unless they have your permission or a warrant.
If they violate your rights and search your car, then any evidence gathered through this unlawful act cannot be used in court to charge you with a crime. Transporting controlled substances for the purpose of distribution is illegal, and you could face serious penalties for conviction of this criminal charge. If you are convicted of drug trafficking, then your penalties will be determined based on the schedule of drugs involved and the amount involved in your case. Penalties could include up to 60 years in federal prison and up to $50,000 in fines.
Facing Drug Charges? Let Our Memphis Criminal Lawyers Help!
It is important that you have skilled representation on your side, and that you aggressively pursue a favorable outcome in your situation. Many drug crimes can be charged as both state and federal crimes. If you are facing federal charges, then you need an attorney on your side that can handle a federal court proceeding. Our Memphis criminal defense lawyers can do this for you. We have experience in representing clients at the federal level in the past, and we can put this experience to work for you.
Seek our skilled representation in your case for the assistance that you need and contact a Memphis criminal attorney today!
We take the time to answer all your questions, explain your options, and ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way.
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Will I Go to Trial?Depending on your case and the way that your attorney approaches the case. If you and your attorney are able to reach a resolution through negotiations before trial, that you may not have to go to court. But if a remedy cannot be reached than you will have to go to trial. There are times that a case is dismissed before trial so there is a chance that your will not have to appear in court.
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The Police Are Asking to Search My Car. Should I Let Them?No. As a U.S. citizen, you have rights to protection from unlawful search and seizure, which means that officials must have your consent or a warrant in order to search your person as well as places such as your car, home, or office.
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The Police Officer Says That It Will Go Better for Me if I Confess. Should I?No. It is true that a deal may be worked out in exchange for a guilty plea in some cases; however, it is also important to know that police officers can lie to you in order to elicit information or a confession. With this being said, it is crucial that you do not confess or deny anything until you can speak with a legal representative.
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