Law Changes for Crime Involving the Drug Fentanyl

Jun 18, 2019 at 11:03 am by Unknown


More and more drug overdoses are being reported in Rutherford County and throughout Middle Tennessee, but what is being done about this growing problem? State Representative Dr. Bryan Terry said that new bills are aimed at reducing the problem...



One of the reasons that changes were needed was...



Changes in law this year increase the penalty for the sale, manufacturing, distribution, or possession of drugs like fentanyl. The legislation will likely result in each person convicted for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl serving an additional 12.02 years behind bars.

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