Violation: DUI Charge
Facing: Up to 11 months and 29 days imprisonment; Fine of up to $2,500.00; One year suspension of driving privileges
Result: Reduced to Reckless Driving, No loss of Driver’s License
Additional Details: Frank Lannom’s client was charged with a DUI after the client consented to a breath alcohol test reading of .13 blood alcohol content (BAC), which is significantly higher than Tennessee’s legal limit of .08 BAC. After an intensive hearing, it was uncovered that the arresting officer made more DUI arrests than almost any other officer and was assigned to the DUI Task Force Unit. Despite the millions of dollars spent on DUI detection, this unit failed to keep a working video camera in the patrol car of the arresting officer, preventing the jury from having the opportunity to see the real evidence of what occurred the night of the arrest. After Frank Lannom challenged the accuracy of the breath machine and the lack of evidence, the State of Tennessee dismissed the DUI charge, substituting a lesser charge as well as allowing the client to retain his driver’s license and keep his employment.