Drug Offenses
Tennessee drug laws are among the harshest in the country – and federal drug charges are even more severe. Mandatory minimums, conspiracy enhancements, and asset forfeiture can strip you of your freedom, your livelihood, and everything you’ve built before a verdict is ever reached. At Shipley Law Firm, we bring something most defense attorneys simply cannot: the experience of a former Assistant United States Attorney who prosecuted complex drug cases at the federal level. Corey B. Shipley knows how federal agents build drug investigations, how prosecutors secure conspiracy charges, and where those cases have weaknesses. Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor possession charge in state court or a multi-defendant federal trafficking indictment, we analyze every element of the government’s case and build an aggressive, strategic defense designed to protect your future.
Why we’re the best choice for YOU
- Prosecution-side experience in federal drug cases as a former AUSA – an advantage most defense attorneys don’t have
- Deep knowledge of how DEA, FBI, and Tennessee law enforcement build drug investigations
- Defense of charges ranging from simple possession to federal drug trafficking and conspiracy
- Experienced in challenging search and seizure issues, informant credibility, and chain of custody
- Understanding of federal sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum exposure
- Aggressive negotiation with prosecutors to reduce charges or avoid trial when possible
- Trial-ready representation when the government won’t deal fairly
- Serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville, and all of Northeast Tennessee
A drug charge doesn’t have to define your future. We stand between you and the full power of the state and federal government – fighting to protect your rights, your freedom, and your second chance.
