Criminal Defense Case Results in Davidson, TN

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DUI - First Offense

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

After a collision, police investigated and arrested our client for DUI. The individual reported head and body pain, disclosed sciatica, and was told to perform field sobriety tests in wind and cold. No breath or blood test was ever obtained despite the client saying they would consent. We reviewed body camera video showing no clear alcohol odor and testing done in harsh conditions, and we submitted medical records for vertigo and sciatica. Faced with unreliable testing and no chemical proof, the prosecutor reduced the case to a non DUI offense with straight probation.

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DUI

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

Police responded to a neighborhood call and found our client slumped over in a parked car during icy conditions. Officers noted watery eyes and an alcohol odor, but there was no driving observed, no field sobriety testing due to the weather, and no blood or breath sample. We obtained and reviewed the bodycam and reports, highlighting the lack of chemical evidence and the thin proof of actual operation. We pressed those weaknesses with the prosecutor and made clear we were ready for hearings. The state agreed to reduce the case to a lesser non-DUI offense, sparing the client jail and a DUI conviction.

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Implied Consent Violation (Civil)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

Officers responded to a call and found the client in a parked vehicle, with no driving observed. They noted an odor of alcohol and watery eyes, read the implied consent advisement, and the client declined blood or breath testing. Due to icy conditions, no field tests were performed and no warrant was obtained for a draw. We obtained and reviewed the bodycam and reports, emphasizing the thin record and lack of driving evidence, and pressed those points in negotiations. The civil implied consent allegation was reduced to a less serious disposition.

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Implied Consent Violation (Civil)

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

After a crash, officers pursued an implied consent case, marking the client as a refusal even though no breath or blood test was performed. We obtained the body camera video and reconstructed the encounter, noting the chaotic scene, freezing wind, and communication issues. Comparing the report to the footage, we flagged inconsistencies and argued there was no clear, unequivocal refusal. With those weaknesses on the record, the state agreed to reduce the civil penalties tied to the implied consent allegation.

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Domestic Assault - Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4C

Allegations

Police arrested our client after an argument at a rental where alcohol was involved. Officers relied on a verbal-threat allegation, there was no report of physical injury and no weapon. We obtained the reports, identified credibility and proof issues, and noted that key witnesses were out of state and unwilling to participate. While contesting the case, we negotiated a path requiring 90 AA meetings in 90 days with documentation. After we submitted proof and pressed the evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Assault - Domestic Bodily Injury

Location

Davidson County, General Sessions

Allegations

Police were called to a hotel after a loud argument between our client and a partner. The partner alleged a slap and showed a facial mark, while our client denied striking and described pushing away during the dispute. There were no independent witnesses, and both initially told officers it was a verbal argument. We obtained the reports, documented the conflicting accounts, and confirmed the complaining witness did not wish to pursue the case and lived out of state. We presented those issues to the prosecutor, kept the pressure on, and the state dismissed the charge.

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Possession of a Legend Drug (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

During a security checkpoint, officers found several prescription pills stored together in a single unlabeled bottle and charged our client with legend drug possession. We moved quickly to collect pharmacy records and physician documentation verifying every medication was lawfully prescribed. Our team reviewed the reports and video to pinpoint exactly what was seized and to challenge any suggestion of unlawful possession. After we presented the proof and pressed the gaps in the state's case, the prosecutor dismissed the legend drug charge.

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Theft of a Firearm

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

Airport security flagged the client's bag and officers found a handgun that later came back as stolen. The client explained a third party had placed it in the bag after an earlier incident and he had forgotten it was there. We demanded body camera and surveillance footage and dug up controlling case law on the knowledge element required for theft of a firearm. We showed the prosecution the evidence did not support that he knew the gun was stolen and made clear we were ready to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Possession or Casual Exchange of Marijuana

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

During airport screening, a secondary bag check turned up a vape cartridge the officer called marijuana, and our client was cited for possession or casual exchange. The client explained it was a store-bought, hemp-derived product, not illegal marijuana. We demanded the body camera and screening footage, scrutinized how the item was discovered, and highlighted the absence of any lab testing to prove THC content. We made clear we were ready to litigate those proof issues. The state agreed to dismiss upon payment of standard court costs, and the case was dismissed.

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Speeding

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

The client was stopped by a motorcycle officer and cited for speeding after the officer claimed an exceptionally high speed. The client maintained that their speed was far lower. We pulled the client’s Life360 trip logs, which showed speeds well below what was alleged, and compared them to the officer’s report. We also pressed the state on the lack of a verified radar reading and the reliance on a visual estimate. After presenting these issues and making clear we were ready to challenge the evidence, the prosecution dismissed the speeding charge.

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No Driver's License

Location

Davidson County, JAAB Building

Allegations

During a traffic stop, our client was cited for no driver’s license after explaining the wallet was lost and showing a photo of the license on a phone. We obtained driving history and agency records confirming the license was valid on the date of the stop, then gathered updated paperwork showing current compliance. We presented that documentation to the prosecutor and underscored that the citation stemmed from not having the card in hand, not from being unlicensed. After coordinating with the court, the state dismissed the charge.

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Reckless Driving

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

A patrol officer claimed our client was driving about 80 mph and weaving on a surface road, based solely on observation. The vehicle was an older manual with a loud exhaust, which exaggerated engine noise. We obtained the officer’s account and compared it to trip data from a phone app that logged speeds far below what was alleged. We highlighted the absence of a verified speed measurement and the inconsistency with the app data. After the client completed a driver safety course, the prosecution dismissed the reckless driving charge.