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FELONY CHARGES

Strategic Legal Defense for Felony Offenses in Middle Tennessee

Serious Charges Demand a Proven Nashville Felony Defense Lawyer

Felony charges—whether for theft, assault, fraud, or other serious allegations—carry significant long-term consequences in Tennessee. At Mark Scruggs Law Firm, I bring over four decades of courtroom-tested felony defense strategy to clients across Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, and Cheatham Counties.


From pre-charge investigations to trial, we analyze every detail, seek out procedural flaws, and protect your rights. With personalized, no-nonsense legal advocacy from the Nashville criminal defense attorney you hire—not a junior staffer—you’ll navigate the felony process with clarity and control.

Felony Charges Defense Services

Non-Violent Felonies

Defense for felony theft, embezzlement, shoplifting, and property-related offenses. We create tailored legal strategies designed to reduce or eliminate long-term penalties.

Violent Felony Offenses

Cases involving assault, armed robbery, or domestic violence require strategic planning, evidence analysis, and aggressive courtroom defense. If you're facing violent crime charges in Nashville or Middle Tennessee, we can help.

Fraud & White-Collar Crimes

Accused of fraud, embezzlement, or financial misconduct? We challenge the government’s evidence using a detailed, strategic approach rooted in over 43 years of felony trial experience.

Drug-Related Felony Charges

From felony drug trafficking to repeat possession with intent to distribute, these cases require elevated defense. We examine stop legality, search warrants, and the chain of custody to dismantle weak prosecutions.

Grand Jury Representation

Facing a potential grand jury indictment in Tennessee? You need an experienced Middle Tennessee felony attorney to guide you through the process before formal charges are even filed.

Why Choose Mark Scruggs for Felony Defense?

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Over 40 Years of Trial Experience

Mark Scruggs has taken hundreds of felony cases to trial across Tennessee. Whether you're charged with a serious felony in Nashville, Franklin, or Murfreesboro, he knows how to dismantle a prosecutor’s case and protect your future.

Direct Representation from Counsel

No handoffs. No associates. You work directly with Mark Scruggs, a trusted felony defense lawyer in Middle Tennessee, from start to finish.

Local Insight in Middle Tennessee Courts

Familiarity with local prosecutors, judges, and procedures across Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, and Cheatham Counties allows us to tailor each felony defense strategy for the best possible outcome.

Get the Legal Defense You Deserve

Felony charges can reshape your future—don’t leave your defense to chance. Mark Scruggs, Nashville felony attorney, offers free consultations to assess your legal standing and outline the right path forward. With unmatched experience and dedication, he’ll help you fight smart.