Criminal Defense Case Results in Williamson, TN

Charge

Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

The client was stopped and arrested. After the client had been removed from the scene, officers searched the vehicle and reported finding items they labeled as drug paraphernalia in the trunk. We obtained the bodycam and police reports and focused on the justification for the warrantless trunk search, the lack of any recorded consent, and how the evidence was documented. We put the state on notice that we were prepared to litigate suppression. The prosecution dismissed the paraphernalia charge.

Charge

Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Accident

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

Another driver reported a minor contact and claimed our client left without calling police. When stopped later, the client told officers he did not believe he had been in a crash, though a scuff on a fender was noted afterward. We pressed for the accident report, dispatch records, and bodycam, and focused the state on the timeline showing he pulled over immediately when signaled and never interacted with the other motorist on scene. With no proof he knowingly failed to report an accident, the prosecution dismissed the charge.

Charge

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.

Charge

Open Container

Location

Williamson County, General Sessions

Allegations

The client was cited for an open container offense after a brief police encounter. We moved quickly to obtain the state's evidence and dissect the officer's account, focusing on whether the container was actually open, where it was found, and whether it could be tied to our client. We pressed the burden of proof issues and highlighted gaps in the documentation. Facing those weaknesses and our readiness to litigate, the prosecution dismissed the case.

Charge

Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle

Location

Williamson County, General Sessions

Allegations

The client was accused of evading arrest in a vehicle after an alleged attempt by officers to initiate a stop. We obtained the discovery and mapped out the timeline, focusing on whether the client actually knew a lawful order to stop had been given. We also pressed the state on gaps in proof tying our client to the driver and on the intent element required for evading. After sustained negotiations and signaling readiness to litigate, the prosecution acknowledged the weaknesses and dismissed the case.

Charge

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.

Charge

Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Class A Misdemeanor)

Location

Williamson County, Special Judge

Allegations

In a parking lot, the client thought they might have grazed a parked car, checked, saw no new damage, went inside, and later left. When police reached out, the client immediately cooperated, provided insurance details, filed a report, and was booked then released. We obtained the state's file and checked insurance records, finding no claim and minimal proof of damage. We pressed the prosecutor on evidentiary gaps and witness availability, and prepared to litigate. At the next setting, the state dismissed the case.