Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog

Did you know that at last year’s Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee, State Troopers logged more than 5,600 man-hours and wrote 323 citations and 55 warnings—many of which involved drug-related charges in Tennessee. That’s simply staggering.

While there are several types of drugs available at Bonnaroo, some of the more common drugs seized at Bonnaroo last year were:

• Marijuana


• Nitrous Oxide


• LSD, and


• Mescaline

However, given the growing diversity of Bonnaroo-goers, there is likely to be found such drugs as OxyContin, Crystal Meth (methamphetamines), Cocaine, and Heroine at this year’s festival. All of these drugs are controlled substances in the state of Tennessee.

Possession of controlled substances in small amounts may result in simple possession drug charges. While not a felony, this crime is classified as a Class A misdemeanor and if convicted, you could be facing jail time and/or a fine—not to mention a criminal record. If the exchange, however, was between you and a minor or if you had been convicted of a Tennessee drug crime in the past, you could be charged with a felony. If greater amounts of drugs are found in your possession, the state can charge you with felony possession.

Citations and arrests can both lead to convictions and a criminal history. Your freedom, your right to vote, your ability to get a job, and your education may all be on the line. We therefore encourage you to hire a lawyer rather than to plead guilty to a drug offense.

At Baker Associates, we have the knowledge and skills to defend you. For example, in many cases, we have successfully had drug evidence thrown out because an officer unlawfully searched a vehicle or person. We have also successfully had evidence thrown out upon proof that the search exceeded the consent given by the defendant. If you have been cited or arrested with a drug offense at this year’s Bonnaroo, don’t hesitate, call the experienced TN criminal defense attorneys at 866-853-2888.