Criminal Defense Case Results in Nashville, TN

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Driving While License Suspended (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 5C

Allegations

During a roadside encounter, officers learned our client’s license was suspended due to child support arrears and filed a charge for driving while license suspended. We pulled the driving record, documented the child support basis for the suspension, and coordinated resets so the client could begin taking steps toward reinstatement. We presented those efforts and the underlying reason for the suspension to the prosecutor and pressed for leniency. The state agreed to reduce the charge, and the client received straight probation.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C Misdemeanor)

Location

Sumner County, Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

During a roadside stop involving a friend, officers alleged the client created a public disturbance. We quickly secured the bodycam and the client's phone video and reviewed them frame by frame. The footage showed a fast escalation and repeated requests to speak with a supervisor, raising doubt that the conduct matched the statute. We organized those issues against the reports, presented mitigation, and put pressure on the prosecutor. The state agreed to pre-trial diversion, avoiding a conviction while the client completes conditions.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Sumner County, Kee Bryant-McCormick

Allegations

Police were conducting a roadside stop of an acquaintance when our client arrived and asked for a supervisor. Bodycam and the client’s phone video showed the interaction escalated quickly as an officer reached for his arm, he pulled away, and he was tased, leading to a resisting arrest charge. We obtained and reviewed all video, challenged the escalation and necessity of force, and emphasized his clean history and veteran status. After sustained negotiations and preparing for a hearing, the state agreed to pre-trial diversion, positioning the case for dismissal.

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Resisting Arrest (Class B Misdemeanor)

Location

Rutherford County

Allegations

During an encounter with officers, our client briefly turned to retrieve a ringing phone. Police treated that movement as resisting and took him to the ground. We obtained the bodycam and reports, mapped the timeline, and emphasized the absence of active interference, threats, flight, or clear commands. We put those weaknesses in front of the prosecutor and signaled we were ready to litigate whether the elements were met. The state dismissed the resisting arrest charge.

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage $1,500 or Less)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg.

Allegations

The client was accused of leaving the scene after a minor traffic collision, with only property damage at issue. We concentrated on mitigation, establishing that no one was hurt and the repair costs were limited, and we documented insurance coverage and full restitution to the other party. We conveyed this to the prosecutor and pushed for a noncustodial outcome. The matter resolved as straight probation, avoiding jail and allowing the client to move forward under supervision.

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Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device

Location

Rutherford County, Judge Lisa Eischeid

Allegations

The case began with a traffic stop after a right turn at a signal, where the officer alleged our client failed to come to a complete stop and issued a citation for failing to obey a traffic control device. We reviewed the dashcam, the timing of the stop, and the officer’s report. We met with the prosecutor and used our analysis to push for a noncustodial resolution. The state agreed to straight probation, allowing the client to resolve the case with conditions rather than additional penalties.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Sumner County, C. Ron Blanton

Allegations

The client was on probation for a nonviolent misdemeanor and missed mail-in check ins while dealing with job loss and financial strain. After being picked up on the violation, we engaged early with the probation office, confirmed the client's renewed compliance, and obtained records of treatment and a scheduled mental health assessment. We reset the setting to allow those items to be completed, then pressed the state with the probation officer's support to resolve it without a hearing. The result was reinstatement to probation with in-person reporting and no additional jail.

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Misdemeanor Motion to Revoke Probation

Location

Williamson County

Allegations

Our client faced a misdemeanor motion to revoke probation stemming from an old DUI after moving out of state and falling behind on check-ins and payments. We confirmed the warrant, planned a controlled surrender and bond to avoid extended custody, and immediately documented compliance. Our team compiled proof of completed alcohol education and victim impact requirements, steady employment, sobriety, and payment of outstanding amounts, and engaged probation. Emphasizing the case’s age and rehabilitation, we negotiated with the prosecution, and the revocation was dismissed.

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Public Intoxication

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4C

Allegations

Police responded to a busy nightlife area after bystanders reported a person passed out on a sidewalk. Our client was trying to help a friend when an argument in the crowd drew officers, who arrested the client for public intoxication. We reviewed the police reports and available footage and challenged whether the client actually posed a danger to self or others or caused a public disturbance. We highlighted inconsistencies and the absence of concrete impairment indicators in the officer’s account. After steady pressure in negotiations, the prosecutor dismissed the charge.

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Disorderly Conduct (Class C Misdemeanor)

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4C

Allegations

Officers responded to a disturbance in a crowded nightlife area after a companion collapsed. Amid the commotion, the client shouted in frustration as police intervened and was cited for disorderly conduct. We obtained the police paperwork and emphasized there were no threats, no fighting, and no intent to provoke others, only brief yelling while trying to help. We challenged whether the statutory elements were met and made clear we were prepared to litigate. The state dismissed the case.

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Resisting Arrest

Location

Davidson County, Birch Bldg, Court Room 4C

Allegations

Officers responded to a disturbance in a crowded entertainment area. As they moved to detain the client, confusion over why they were being arrested led to the client pulling away during handcuffing, which was charged as resisting arrest. We dug into the incident details, gathered the context surrounding the detention, and emphasized there was no attempt to flee or fight. We communicated this to the prosecution and were prepared to litigate the issue if needed. The state ultimately dismissed the resisting arrest charge.

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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.