Aggressive Defense to Protect Your Rights
Law enforcement agencies in Tennessee take criminal drug charges and drug traffickers seriously. In particular, the Rutherford County sheriff's office has a special task force, the Interstate Crime Enforcement (ICE) team, dedicated exclusively to drug enforcement along Interstate 24, local highways and county roads. If you were stopped and arrested for interstate drug trafficking by ICE or Tennessee state patrol officers, we at the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, can help you. We represent those stopped in the greater Nashville metropolitan area and throughout Middle Tennessee.
Experienced Tennessee Interstate Drug Trafficking Defense Lawyers
Because our extensive experience handling drug charges in Middle Tennessee, we understand the parameters ICE members and police officers are required to follow. We will investigate the nature of your drug arrest, including:
- Did the police have a legitimate reason to stop you in the first place (i.e. were you speeding, driving recklessly, etc.)?
- Did they follow correct procedures and time restrictions for performing a drug search? In Tennessee, officers have 10 minutes from the initial stop to find evidence of drug trafficking.
- Did officers accurately record their findings as well as the use of a K-9 drug-sniffing dog, if applicable, in compliance with state and federal statutes?
There are many factors which go into the defense of a drug trafficking charge. We fully investigate each and every action for any evidence of illegal search and seizure or other violations of your rights or investigative procedure. If so, we may be able to suppress evidence used to convict you, or negotiate with prosecutors to reduce the charges against you.
Contact Us for a Free Attorney Consultation
We understand the serious, long-term impact a federal drug trafficking conviction can have on your life. That is why we do not simply accept the first plea bargain offered, but instead work to reach a plan that keeps your best interests and your future in mind.
To discuss your case in a free initial consultation with one of our Murfreesboro drug trafficking defense lawyers, contact us at 615-900-0082 or toll free at 800-486-9615.
