Criminal Defense Case Results in Davidson, TN

Charge

DUI

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

After a wrong turn near a highway entrance led to a minor crash, officers investigated for impairment. The client declined a roadside breath test but later provided a hospital blood sample. We got involved quickly, securing body camera video and the full lab file, and pressed for a hearing while we scrutinized the basis for the stop and the blood draw procedures. With that pressure on the evidence, we negotiated a resolution for straight probation, avoiding harsher penalties and allowing the client to move forward.

Charge

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5C

Allegations

Police responded to a single-vehicle crash and arrested our client for DUI after noting an odor of alcohol and claiming bloodshot eyes. We obtained and reviewed the body cam, which showed the client steady on their feet but sounding groggy, consistent with side airbags striking the head. There was no breath or blood test, and the client did not perform field sobriety tests, leaving the state with only subjective observations. We challenged the reliability of those observations and emphasized the lack of chemical evidence. After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the case to reckless driving with straight probation.

Charge

Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4C

Allegations

The client was transported to jail on an unrelated police contact. During intake, staff found a small straw with trace residue in a pocket and charged the client with introducing contraband into a penal institution. We pulled the body-cam and booking records, which showed no pat-down in the field and no advisement to declare items before entry. We stressed the lack of evidence that the client knew the item was present or intended to bring anything into the facility, and questioned the significance of the trace residue. Faced with those issues, the state dismissed the case.

Charge

Assault - Domestic Bodily Injury

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4C

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic dispute in a busy entertainment area when bystanders flagged an officer and the pair were separated. The arrest relied on the complainant’s initial statement, which later morphed into broader allegations that did not match our client’s messages or timeline. We compiled those inconsistencies, emphasized the lack of independent corroboration, and documented the state’s difficulty securing the complainant’s appearance. Confronted with credibility problems, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Theft - $2,500 or More

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5A

Allegations

An arrest warrant for a theft over $2,500 surfaced under our client's name, even though he denied any involvement. He told us a relative had likely used his identity, and the paperwork reflected mismatched identifiers including the date of birth. We filed a discovery demand and pushed for every item tying him to the incident, from reports to any video and identification materials. When the state could not produce reliable evidence linking him, and with a separate suspect already facing similar charges, the prosecutor dismissed the case.

Charge

Vandalism Over $1,000

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5A

Allegations

An older vandalism charge resurfaced when our client was arrested with no prior notice of the case. From the start, the client reported possible identity misuse. We filed for discovery and sought police reports and any video, pressing the prosecutor for the file. Comparing the case data to court records, we found mismatched identifiers and another individual tied to the incident. We compiled those inconsistencies and prepared to litigate misidentification. The state dismissed the vandalism case.

Charge

Theft (Value $60,000 to $250,000)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5A

Allegations

The client was accused in a long-pending, high value theft case. He only learned of it upon arrest and told us someone had been using his name. We filed our appearance and demanded full discovery, including reports, body and dash cams, and any identification materials. The materials showed inconsistent identifiers that did not match our client, and the photo on file was a different person. We challenged the reliability of the identification and kept steady pressure on the prosecutor. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Aggravated Criminal Trespass

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5C

Allegations

Our client was arrested on an aggravated criminal trespass charge following an incident on private property. We secured the state’s file and dissected the arrest report line by line. We challenged whether the facts established knowing trespass and adequate notice, and made clear we were prepared to litigate those issues. After continued pressure in negotiations, the prosecution dismissed the case, keeping a conviction off the client’s record.

Charge

Assault

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

After a bar altercation, our client was charged with assault. He reported that an acquaintance had been harassing him for days, approached from behind, and threw a drink can, leading to a brief shove and a single punch. We obtained the police paperwork, worked to secure surveillance video from the location, and prepared a self-defense and mutual combat argument. We pushed for a hearing, pressed the prosecution on witness cooperation and the missing context in their proof, and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

Charge

Vandalism - $1,000 or Less

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

A heated dispute at a car lot escalated when our client tossed a traffic cone that struck a parked vehicle, leading to an arrest. We investigated immediately, seeking surveillance footage and bystander cellphone video the complainants declined to provide. Our subpoenas and negotiations focused on the brief contact with the car and conflicting claims about how many vehicles were hit and the extent of damage. We made clear we would litigate valuation and credibility. Confronted with these evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.