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Bonnaroo: An Overview of Criminal Charges and Their Consequences

By Baker Associates

Every year, young people without criminal records go to Bonnaroo seeking a good time only to have their future prospects diminished because of a criminal citation or arrest. Once the person pleads guilty, the consequences can be devastating?from jail time and fines to academic disqualification and financial aid ineligibility. The common criminal charges and their statutory penalties are as follows: Simple Possession. A first time offense of simple possession of a controlled substance carries a sentence of no more than a year and a $2,500 fine. Simple possession in Tennessee typically applies when you have been busted with only a small amount of a controlled substance, such as marijuana or LSD. Felony Drug Possession. Felony drug possession is a more serious crime and penalties vary depending on the type and amount of the controlled substance in your possession...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on June 15, 2009 (boomark / email).