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DRUG POSSESSION DEFENSE

Strategic Legal Defense for Drug Charges in Middle Tennessee

Protect Your Record. Defend Your Rights with a Nashville Drug Possession Lawyer

A drug possession charge in Tennessee can quickly impact your job, your reputation, and your future. At Mark Scruggs Law Firm, we bring over 43 years of courtroom experience to helping clients across Middle Tennessee challenge these charges with confidence and clarity.


From traffic stops to search warrants, we examine every aspect of your case for constitutional violations and flaws in the prosecution’s evidence. Whether you’re facing charges for marijuana possession, unauthorized prescription drug use, or controlled substances, we offer strategic drug possession defense that protects what matters most.



Based in Nashville, we serve clients across Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, and Cheatham Counties. If you’re looking for an experienced drug crimes lawyer in Middle Tennessee, contact us today for a free consultation.

Drug Possession Defense Services

Simple Possession Charges

We help clients minimize or fight low-level drug charges in Nashville, especially first-time drug offenses involving marijuana or prescription medications.

Felony Drug Possession

More serious charges require deeper legal analysis and stronger defense. We handle a wide range of felony drug possession cases, including those involving multiple substances or prior convictions.

Prescription Drug Allegations

Even legally prescribed medications can lead to criminal charges if mishandled. If you’re facing prescription drug charges in Tennessee, we work to present your side of the story with clarity and evidence.

Search & Seizure Challenges

Illegal stops or unlawful searches can make drug evidence inadmissible. We review the stop, search, and arrest for Fourth Amendment violations, which are often critical to drug possession defense in Nashville and beyond.

Possession with Intent to Distribute

Intent-based charges are often inflated based on quantity or circumstantial evidence. We challenge the state’s assumptions and fight to have possession with intent charges reduced or dismissed.

Why Choose Mark Scruggs for Drug Possession Defense?

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Over 40 Years of Trial Experience

Mark knows how Tennessee drug cases are built—and how to dismantle them in court. Whether in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, or Gallatin, he delivers seasoned criminal defense rooted in courtroom experience.

Direct Attorney Communication

You deal directly with Mark Scruggs, a dedicated drug possession attorney in Nashville. No staff barriers. No runaround. Just honest advice and responsive communication.

Local Knowledge of Tennessee Drug Laws

We navigate local court systems throughout Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, and Cheatham Counties, leveraging knowledge of local prosecutors and procedures to pursue favorable results.

Get the Legal Defense You Deserve

Charged with drug possession? Time matters. Mark Scruggs offers free drug defense consultations to evaluate your case and outline a strategic path forward. With over four decades of experience as a Middle Tennessee criminal defense attorney, he delivers clear, results-driven advocacy from day one.