Experience and Compassion in Criminal and Juvenile Law

Skilled Negotiator Providing Strong Defense Against Drug Charges

Drug charges are serious and require serious defense. Whether you face a simple possession charge or felony charges in a complex drug sale case, a conviction carries harsh penalties, including fines and time behind bars. What’s more, a conviction on your record will interfere with your personal and professional life in untold ways for many years to come.

Prosecutors are well-trained and motivated to convict you on the most serious charges. To protect your rights and your future, you need a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer. Early in Nichole’s career, she worked at the prosecutor’s office, so she knows how the prosecution thinks. She has negotiated thousands of cases. This means she can craft a strong defense strategy for you and negotiate effectively to achieve the best outcome for your case.

Call Nichole’s Franklin office for a free consultation at 615-861-1191.

Dedicated Defense For All Drug Crimes

Nichole has experience in handling a wide range of drug crimes and cases. She can represent you with any of the following:

  • Simple possession of drugs
  • Possession of drugs with the intent to sell
  • Drug trafficking or distribution
  • Drug manufacturing

These types of drug crimes can come with serious consequences, both legal and personal. You may face:

  • A suspension of your driver’s license
  • Jail and/or prison time
  • Fines
  • Probation
  • Community service
  • Difficulties in seeking career opportunities, housing and government aid

To minimize the impact a drug conviction may have on your life and future, it’s crucial to work with a skilled drug charges lawyer. Nichole works hard to minimize penalties and when possible, take advantage of court-approved drug rehabilitation and treatment programs in lieu of jail time. She is ready to guide you through the process toward a favorable outcome.

Traffic Stops And Drug Charges

A common scenario in Tennessee drug cases involves someone who is pulled over while driving on Interstate 40 or some other roadway in Hickman or Williamson County. Perhaps the driver was pulled over for speeding, suspicion of drunk driving or simply due to a broken taillight.

During the traffic stop, police discover drugs – marijuana, meth, opiates or some other banned substance – in the vehicle. Now, the driver faces drug possession charges. Depending on what else is found in the vehicle or how the drugs are packaged, the driver can face even more serious felony drug charges, such as possession with the intent to deliver.

Everyone has the right to a defense, even in scenarios such as this one. Prosecutors must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, and there are defense strategies that can help.

As a defense attorney, Nichole often starts by investigating the circumstances of the traffic stop. If the police violated the driver’s constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, then the evidence can be suppressed by the court, greatly weakening the prosecution’s case.

In cases where this defense is not an option, she often sets up clients with rehabilitation programs and other solutions that can not only help them personally but can also become part of a deal with the prosecution that will minimize the penalties they face.

Get Started with a Free Consultation

If you need a drug possession or drug trafficking defense lawyer in Franklin, Tennessee, or any of the areas surrounding Nashville, call the Law Office of Nichole Dusche at 615-861-1191 as soon as you can. You can also reach her office by email. Her first consultation with you will be at no charge.