Criminal Defense Case Results in Nashville, TN

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Public Intoxication

Location

Rutherford County, SMYRNA JUSTICE CENTER

Allegations

The arrest followed an evening where the individual had been drinking at home and chose to walk to get food. An officer alleged the person stepped into traffic, leading to a public intoxication charge. The client had no criminal history and was fully cooperative. We scrutinized the officer’s account, questioned whether the legal requirement of endangerment was met, and compiled mitigation, including proof of a proactively completed alcohol education program. After negotiations and submission of documentation, the state dismissed the case.

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Tampering with Evidence

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Hall McFarlin III

Allegations

Police were called to a family home during a mental health crisis. Our client had taken a pair of scissors from a relative to prevent injury, then officers found them in his pocket and alleged he tried to hide evidence. We secured the client’s recording of the encounter and a witness account confirming he removed the item to disarm, not to conceal. We highlighted the lack of intent and inconsistencies in the report to the prosecutor. The felony was reduced to a lesser count with credit for time already served.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Hall McFarlin III

Allegations

Police were called to a family residence during a mental health crisis. Our client was restraining a juvenile to protect a relative when officers arrived and misread the situation. He voiced frustration but maintained he did not physically resist. We secured the client’s arrest video and confronted the prosecution with discrepancies between the report and what the footage showed, including claims he dragged a juvenile. Using that context, we negotiated a reduction with credit for time served, closing the case without additional jail.

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Immediate Notice of Accident

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

After a single-vehicle mishap that damaged a roadside sign, the client was cited for Immediate Notice of Accident when officers contacted them shortly after they had parked. We reviewed the reports and reconstructed the timeline from the incident to first contact. The evidence showed no officer witnessed the crash and there was only a brief gap before contact. We emphasized there was no proof of a willful failure to promptly report, and that property damage was being handled through insurance. The prosecution dropped the charge and the court dismissed the case.

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Felony Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 6B

Allegations

The client, on felony probation, was hit with a violation after a domestic dispute. A protective order had been dismissed, yet probation still alleged a no contact breach and a warrant issued. We pulled the probation terms and court records, confirming there was no active no contact condition. We compiled the dismissal paperwork and proof of stability, including recent work and enrollment plans. We challenged a full revocation and pressed for a limited sanction. The allegation was reduced and the court credited time already served, avoiding further jail.

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Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Brass Knuckles)

Location

Rutherford County

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and said they found brass knuckles inside. The item was buried under other belongings and not on our client. We pulled the reports and bodycam, reconstructed how the knuckles were discovered, and challenged the state’s ability to prove knowing possession or any intent to go armed. We also highlighted problems with accessibility and dominion over the item. Confronted with these proof issues and our readiness to litigate, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony

Location

Rutherford County

Allegations

After a traffic stop, officers reported finding a bag of suspected narcotics and a handgun in the vehicle, leading to a charge for possessing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The case carried significant prison exposure. We scrutinized the basis for the stop and the search, pressed the prosecutor on proof issues, and built mitigation with documented treatment and a verified plan for immediate rehab from custody. We coordinated intake with a facility and secured a path forward. The state agreed to a plea to straight probation on the weapon count.

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Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Bennett

Allegations

During a traffic stop for a minor equipment issue, officers called for a K-9 after the client declined consent to search, which led to a vehicle search. A handgun was discovered inside the vehicle, secured in a case and not on the client. We scrutinized the length of the detention before the dog arrived and highlighted how the firearm was stored, questioning whether the facts fit the charge. Leveraging those issues and mitigation we assembled, we pressed for a noncustodial resolution and negotiated probation.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Bennett

Allegations

The client faced a motion to revoke probation after a later traffic stop led to new drug-related allegations. We pulled the prior probation file and new police reports, flagging issues with an extended roadside detention and K-9 deployment. To demonstrate rehabilitation, we assembled a series of clean drug screens and proof of recent substance-education coursework. In negotiations, we pushed back on jail as a sanction and argued for continued supervision. The result was straight probation.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

The client was detained outside a crowded nightlife venue after security turned them away and they rejoined the line, which led to a public intoxication arrest. Officers claimed visible impairment, but no breath or blood test was performed. We stepped in early, advised against any plea given potential immigration concerns, and obtained the police materials. We prepared to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence and had the client complete an alcohol awareness course, securing a certificate. At the court setting, we presented our mitigation, pressed the weaknesses in proof, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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Criminal Trespass

Location

Davidson County

Allegations

Outside a crowded bar, our client was told not to enter and, believing they could simply rejoin the line, remained nearby. Officers detained them and filed a criminal trespass charge. We dug into the affidavit and the basis for any trespass warning, then pressed the prosecutor on their ability to produce a complainant to establish notice. We highlighted the misunderstanding and the absence of a cooperative witness, and showed the client had taken responsible steps after the incident. Facing proof problems, the state dismissed the case.

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Speeding

Location

Sumner County, Judge Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

Police initiated a traffic stop after alleging the driver was traveling 55 in a 40 mph zone. When the vehicle coasted and veered while pulling over due to mechanical issues the client reported, the officer treated the stop as more serious than a simple citation. Our team obtained the reports, requested dash and body camera footage, and confirmed there was no dash video available from the agency. We highlighted the lack of video corroboration and the vehicle defects that could affect the officer’s observations. After negotiations, the speeding case was resolved with a term of probation, avoiding additional consequences.