Criminal Defense Case Results in Nashville, TN

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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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Aggravated Assault - Strangulation

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Bennett

Allegations

Police arrested our client after a domestic argument at a home escalated and the other party reported strangulation. He was contacted at work later and, according to him, was told he had to provide a written statement without Miranda warnings. We obtained the officer reports and body cam, compared them to the complainant's later statements, and documented key inconsistencies. The complainant then asked the court to allow peaceful contact. We presented the credibility problems and mitigation, and the prosecution dismissed the case.

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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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Domestic Assault - Bodily Injury

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Ben Bennett

Allegations

Police were called after a domestic argument at a home escalated and both sides reported minor injuries. Officers later met our client at work and obtained a written statement after telling him he had to provide one, without advising of his rights according to the client. The initial case hinged on the complainant’s first account. We pulled the reports, documented inconsistencies between versions, and raised concerns about the voluntariness of the statement. The complainant later asked for peaceful contact and the client completed counseling. We presented all of this to the prosecutor, and the case was dismissed.

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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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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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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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Possession or Casual Exchange of Marijuana

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

A traffic stop for an illegal U-turn ended with the officer claiming to smell marijuana, ordering a search over the client’s objection, and locating two pre-rolled joints and a small pipe. The client was cited rather than arrested and had no criminal history. We obtained the reports, examined the legal basis for the search, and challenged the reliability of the odor claim as probable cause. We also presented mitigation based on the small quantity and the client’s cooperation. Confronted with these issues and risks, the state dismissed the case.

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Stalking - Class A Misdemeanor

Location

Rutherford County, None

Allegations

After a heated text argument with a partner, our client learned there was a warrant and voluntarily turned themselves in on a misdemeanor stalking charge. We obtained the police report and sworn affidavit, which described a burst of messages confined to a single day while the two were in separate locations, with no continuing conduct alleged. We gathered proof of the client’s prompt counseling efforts and organized the full context of the dispute. The complainant informed prosecutors they did not wish to proceed. Relying on these points, the state 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.