Because most people do not have a thorough working knowledge of the criminal justice system, it is important that they attempt to understand their rights and legal options when facing criminal charges. Without this information, parties could end up taken advantage of or have their rights violated without even realizing it. Additionally, this information could help individuals facing drug charges or allegations understand their possible defense avenues.

Three men in Tennessee may benefit from learning more about their current predicaments. Reports stated that the men were taken into custody on various drug charges after police completed a four-month-long investigation into suspected drug activity. Officers went to three separate homes in order to search the residences and subsequently arrested the three men.

At the first home, authorities took a 40-year-old man into custody after allegedly finding heroin and drug paraphernalia. At the second home, a 31-year-old man was arrested after police purportedly found heroin, marijuana, cocaine and a firearm. The second man’s brother, who was reported as being 33 years old, was taken into custody at his own residence after officers reportedly discovered cash, drug paraphernalia and heroin.

These Tennessee men should have every opportunity to address the drug charges they face in the manner each sees fit. Because their charges differ, their overall cases will also be different. Therefore, it may work to each man’s benefit to consider his case on a personal level and use his unique preferences to determine the legal path he may feel most comfortable utilizing moving forward.