Drug Possession Case Results in Davidson, TN

Charge

Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 1B

Allegations

After a traffic stop for a seat belt issue, officers reported the odor of marijuana and found a small personal stash in the rear of the vehicle along with a tray and grinder, which led to a paraphernalia charge. The client was cooperative and there were no scales, baggies, weapons, or other signs of distribution. We obtained the reports, guided the client through booking, and had them complete a marijuana education course in advance. We presented those mitigating facts and pressed the state to treat the case as personal use. The prosecutor dismissed the paraphernalia charge, and we initiated expungement.

Charge

Possession or Casual Exchange of Marijuana

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 1B

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a seat belt violation, officers reported smelling marijuana and the client disclosed a small amount stored in the rear of the vehicle. The search recovered personal use cannabis only, with no scales, cash, or weapons, and the client had no prior record. We entered the case quickly, coordinated booking, reviewed the reports, and documented the cooperation and limited quantity. At our direction the client completed an online marijuana education course, and we presented the certificate in negotiations. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case.

Charge

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.

Charge

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.