Criminal Defense Case Results in Davidson, TN

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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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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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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.

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Theft of Property ($1,000 or Less)

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

A misdemeanor theft citation followed a workplace dispute over tips. During a count, our client briefly took a small amount as a prank, then returned it and reimbursed the coworker through a payment app, leaving a clear paper trail. We gathered the payment screenshots and repayment proof, emphasized the lack of intent to permanently deprive, and had the client complete a theft-awareness course to demonstrate accountability. After presenting this to the prosecutor and pressing the weaknesses in the case, the charge was dismissed.

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Assault

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

The client was arrested after a crowded bar altercation where punches were thrown but no weapon was involved. Police booked a Class A misdemeanor assault based on brief statements, and no medical treatment was reported. We entered the case, obtained the reports, requested any bar video, and monitored whether subpoenas reached the complaining witnesses. We pressed the state on proof problems and witness availability. When they could not proceed, the court dismissed the case.

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Disorderly Conduct

Location

Davidson County, General Sessions

Allegations

Police responded to a street altercation in a busy nightlife area and arrested our client after seeing only part of the scuffle. He reported stepping in to stop harassment, being surrounded, and acting to protect himself. We obtained the reports, emphasized that officers never saw how it began, and identified two eyewitnesses prepared to corroborate that he was not the aggressor. We pressed the state on the proof and the self defense issues. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

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Vandalism - $1,000 or Less

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5D

Allegations

Police sought our client in connection with an alleged door-damage incident at a residence. After processing, a citation was issued and a court date set. We guided the client through that phase, then investigated the accusation. The complainant said the door was damaged, but our client and an on-scene witness reported no damage occurred. We gathered sworn statements, underscored the inconsistencies, and pointed out the lack of corroborating proof. Confronted with these evidentiary problems, the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Implied Consent Violation (Civil)

Location

Davidson County, GS One, Special Judge

Allegations

During a traffic stop, the client declined a roadside breath test and was cited for an implied consent violation. After transport, a hospital blood draw was taken. We examined the reports to pin down the timeline of the initial refusal versus later consent and how officers documented each step. We engaged the prosecutor with that sequence and mitigating circumstances and pressed for a limited resolution. The case was resolved with straight probation.

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Aggravated Assault by Strangulation

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4B

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a brief scuffle with a sibling outside a nightlife venue, alleging he used a brief headlock and charging aggravated assault by strangulation. We reviewed the reports and the officers' account of surveillance video, showing the two repeatedly reconciled, there were no injuries, and the contact was a short restraint to prevent further trouble. The sibling did not wish to prosecute and confirmed that position. We presented these issues to the prosecutor, challenged the strangulation element, and kept pressure on at each setting. The state dismissed the case.