Drug Offenses
Nashville, Tennessee, Drug Charges Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a drug offense, will your defense attorney think the way the prosecutor does? You better hope so.
I am Nashville criminal defense lawyer Bernie McEvoy. I provide knowledgeable, aggressive and effective defense representation for people charged with state and federal drug crimes in western Tennessee. For nearly 15 years, I served as an assistant district attorney, where I prosecuted more than 100 jury trials. My courtroom experience and knowledge of the prosecutor's strategies are what separate my law firm from many other criminal defense attorneys in the region.
Free Consultation ▪ Former Drug Crimes Prosecutor
Contact me as soon as possible after you or a member of your family has been charged with a drug crime. Moving quickly to protect your rights will make a difference in your defense.
I handle misdemeanor and felony drug offenses, such as:
- Marijuana misdemeanors, simple possession, casual exchange
- Possession with intent to sell, sale of a controlled substance
- Cocaine possession and distribution
- Methamphetamine manufacture and sale
- Cultivation and manufacturing
- Drug-related DUI charges
- Possession of illegal prescription drugs like Xanax, Percocet and OxyContin
- Unlicensed Internet pharmacy sales
What to Expect
I understand your concerns about what is going to happen next. Your case will depend upon the types of charges you face. If you are a young, first-time offender for simple possession, I can help you put things into motion to improve your standing with the judge while you are out on bond.
Regardless of whether you are facing a serious felony or misdemeanor charge, I will investigate aggressively to ensure that your Fourth Amendment rights haven't been violated. Finding just cause for suppressing illegal evidence is often legal justification for reducing or dismissing charges. It's where my experience as a former prosecutor can be particularly helpful. I can often spot instances where police did not have proper justification for a search warrant or other examples or where evidence was illegally obtained.
Aggressively Fighting to Protect Your Future
I realize that this may be the first time you or someone in your family has been involved in the criminal justice system. I will help you understand the consequences of a conviction, even for a minor drug offense. For example, you may not know that you can lose eligibility for any federal student loans if convicted of a drug offense. In areas beyond the metro Nashville region, a marijuana possession conviction can result in jail time.
Learn more at my Criminal Defense Practice Center.
Contact me for a free consultation as soon as possible after you have been charged or think you might be charged. You can call me at (615) 866-3968 or contact me online.
