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Like many states, Tennessee classifies illegal controlled substances (CDS) into 7 different schedules, where Schedule I contains the most dangerous drugs with no recognized medical value.
Some common examples of drugs in their respective schedules are:
Schedule I – heroin, LSD, mushrooms
Schedule II – cocaine, morphine, opium
Schedule III – anabolic steroids, ketamine
Schedule IV – Xanax, Valium
Schedule V – medicines with certain amounts of codeine and opium
Schedule VI – marijuana, THC
Schedule VII – butyl nitrite
Let the Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry fight for your rights and your future. Call (615) 235-5096 or contact our firm online for a free consultation to discuss your case.
Tennessee Drug Laws and Penalties
The penalties for possession in Tennessee will depend on a variety of factors, including the schedule of the drug in question and the defendant’s criminal history:
First and second convictions for possession are Class A misdemeanors with up to 1 year in jail and up to $2,500 in fines.
Third and subsequent convictions will be Class E felonies carrying up to $3,000 in fines and 1-6 years in prison. Offenders will also be required to attend a drug offender school and possibly perform community service.
Note - that if certain behavior is committed within 1,000 feet of drug-free zones (school, library, park, recreational area), the defendant could also be fined an additional $10,000, according to Tenn. Code Ann. §39-17-432.
Penalties for Selling Drugs in Tennessee
The manufacturing or selling of CDS (or possessing CDS with the intent do these things) is also seriously punished, depending on the schedule of the drug:
Schedule I CDS and 0.5 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine – Class B felony punishable by up to $100,000 in fines and 8-30 years in prison
Schedule II CDS and 0.5 grams or less of cocaine or methamphetamine or any amount of flunitrazepam – Class C felony punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and 3-15 years in prison
Schedule III and IV CDS – Class D felony punishable by up to $50,000 in fines and 2-12 years in prison
Schedule V CDS – Class E felony punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and 1-6 years in prison
Schedule VII CDS – Class E felony punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and 1-6 years in prison
It is also either a Class A felony or a Class B felony to make or sell (or conspire to make or sell) specified amounts of the following substances, with Class A offenses punishable by up to $500,000 in fines and 15-60 years in prison and Class B offenses punishable by a fine of up to $200,000 and 8-30 years in prison:
Call the Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry at (615) 235-5096 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Nashville drug trafficking lawyer and to learn more about Tennessee drug laws and penalties.
Drug Crimes Involving Marijuana
Marijuana, THC, and its synthetic equivalents are considered a Schedule VI illegal drug and carry their own specific penalties for sale and possession, depending on the amount:
0.5 ounces to 10 lbs. of marijuana – Class E felony with $2,000-$5,000 in fines and 1-6 years in prison
10-70 lbs. of marijuana or 10-19 plants – Class D felony punishable by $2,000-$50,000 in fines and 2-12 years in prison
20-99 plants – Class C felony punishable by $2,000-$100,000 in fines and 3-15 years in prison
70-300 lbs. of marijuana or 100-499 plants – Class B felony punishable by $2,000-$200,000 in fines and 8-30 years in prison
300 lbs. or more of marijuana or 500 or more plants – Class A felony punishable by $2,000-$500,000 in fines and 15-60 years in prison
Aggressive Defense for Drug Charges in Davidson County
Drug charges are no light matter, and the penalties could range from a simple misdemeanor to a serious felony for possession or distribution. However, Nashville drug trafficking lawyer, Amanda J. Gentry is a passionate and experienced fighter who has defended clients in over 30 courtrooms across the state of Tennessee.
She delivers real talk and real results, and is intimately familiar with the criminal justice system in Tennessee. She will provide honest, to-the-point legal guidance and won’t hold back as she defends you against the prosecution.
Choosing the Right Nashville Drug Possession Attorney
If you have been accused of drug possession, manufacturing, or sale, reach out to an experienced Nashville drug possession attorney immediately. Drug charges can be quite serious, especially if the charges against you involve large amounts for cultivation, for instance. You could be facing years behind bars and thousands in fines, but with the help of an attorney, you might have a chance at fighting this. Attorney Amanda J. Gentry can help you argue for reduced or even dismissed charges, if appropriate, and protect you rights within the criminal justice system prosecuting your drug charges.
Schedule a free consultation with the Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry online or at (615) 235-5096 for more information about your defense options today.
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