Tennessee Meth Use and Manufacturing Back Up

In a report from the Tennessean this week we see that meth labs are again at a high in the state of Tennessee. In 2009, a reported 1,432 labs were seized, putting our state in the number 2 position, falling only beneath Missouri.

While Tennessee has always been a “good” spot for manufacturing due to location, new cooking methods have made making the drug less dangerous and quicker than ever before.

New methods only require “one pot” and a fraction of the several hours it once took. In addition, methods like “smurfing” are becoming more popular as cookers find others willing to purchase the ingredients for them.

Because methamphetamine labs were once far more dangerous and required more ingredients and longer cook times, it was harder for people to become involved in making the drug. Now, however, with manufacturing getting easier and the possibility of explosions decreasing, more and more people are making their own meth for use or for sale.

Along with a rise in production, as the Tennessean reports, law enforcement is cracking down, resulting in increased arrests and prosecutions. Being caught for manufacturing this devastating drug can land you some serious time behind bars.

Despite the easier methods and the appearance that making meth is less risky than it once was, police caution that severe injuries and even death are possible when dealing with the chemicals involved in this drug.

Whether you are accused of making or selling meth or even if you were just caught with a few grams of personal stash, you can bet the local authorities will seek to punish you to the fullest extent.

Sometimes, in cases of drug use, we can negotiate a plea agreement that will keep you out of jail. If you are addicted and want help, that could be arranged as well.

Knowing all of your options and the potential sentence you face is crucial when involved in the legal system. Having represented clients accused of drug charges in Tennessee many times before, we can help. Contact our lawyers today to discuss the details of your case.