Assault Case Results in Rutherford, TN

Charge

Assault - Misdemeanor

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Chancellor Howard Wilson

Allegations

At a loading dock, a man yanked open our client’s truck door, shouted threats, and was struck when the client reflexively pushed the door. Police responded but did not arrest, and the charge was filed later by the complainant. We stepped in close to trial, secured a continuance, reviewed reports and photos showing a linear injury consistent with a door strike, visited the site, and used an investigator to track down former employees. We pressed these issues with the prosecution. Weighing trial risks, the client accepted probation with monthly check-ins.

Charge

Aggravated Assault (Class C Felony)

Location

Rutherford County, SMYRNA JUSTICE CENTER

Allegations

Police were called during a domestic mental health episode. Officers alleged aggravated assault after a knife was thrown and later found lodged in a door, though the client maintained it was not directed at anyone. We obtained the reports and documented that no one was injured and the complaining witness stated he did not feel threatened and did not wish to pursue the case. We highlighted the mental health context and the conflicting accounts in the record. Confronted with these problems, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

Charge

Domestic Assault - Second Offense

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Lisa Eischeid

Allegations

A domestic argument at a residence escalated, and a neighbor reported seeing the incident. Officers arrived and arrested the client, while the complainant later declined to give a statement. We obtained the reports and body‑camera footage, scrutinized the third‑party account, and compared it with the complainant’s later position, highlighting key inconsistencies. We set the case for a contested setting to force the state to produce its witnesses. Confronted with an uncooperative complainant and evidentiary weaknesses, the prosecution dismissed the case.