Kingsport Drug Charge Defense Attorneys Protecting Clients For Over 45 Years

Facing drug charges in Tennessee means confronting penalties that vary widely based on the offense. Whether you’re charged with possessing marijuana or accused of trafficking controlled substances, you face potential jail time, steep fines and a criminal record that can block job opportunities and housing.

At Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP, our drug charge defense attorney team has defended clients facing drug violations throughout the Tri-City Area since 1979. We handle drug charges at every level and fight to protect your rights and your future.

Drug Crimes We Defend In Tennessee

Our drug defense law firm represents clients facing all types of drug and narcotics defense cases in Washington and Sullivan Counties, Northeast Tennessee and beyond:

• Simple possession (marijuana, prescription drugs and controlled substances)
• Felony drug possession
• Drug trafficking
• Drug manufacturing and cultivation
• Intent to distribute or sell
• Prescription fraud

Simple possession charges are typically misdemeanors with lighter penalties. Felony charges for drug trafficking or drug manufacturing bring years in prison. The amount of drugs, packaging and other evidence determines the charges you face. Our drug charge defense attorney team challenges the evidence and fights for reduced charges in state and federal courts.

What To Expect When Facing Serious Drug Charges

After an arrest, you face an arraignment where charges are filed. The court sets a bond based on charge severity and your history. Felony drug cases can mean high bonds or no bond. Early involvement of a drug charge defense attorney protects your rights, challenges illegal searches and builds your defense from the start.

What’s The Difference Between Possession And Trafficking?

The main factors are quantity and intent to distribute. Large amounts, individual packaging, scales and cash can indicate trafficking rather than personal use. Prosecutors often overcharge possession cases as trafficking to pressure plea deals.

Your Defense Starts Now

Contact Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP, immediately if you face drug charges. We serve clients throughout Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol and other communities in Tennessee. Call us at 423-661-7934 or fill out this form to speak with our drugs and narcotics defense lawyers about your case.