Violation: Driving Under the Influence – Metropolitan Nashville, Davidson County
Facing: Up to 11 months and 29 days imprisonment, fine of $2,500.00, one year suspension of driving privileges.
Result: DUI case dismissed resulting in no imprisonment, court cost or fines and expungement of the arrest warrant.
Additional Details: Mr. Lannom’s client was a passenger in the vehicle, of which she was the owner, when the vehicle was stopped by an officer in Metropolitan Nashville, Davidson County. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently charged with DUI, which resulted in our client being charged with DUI for allowing the driver to operate her vehicle. While the law is seldom employed, Tennessee automobile owners, who are also passengers may be arrested and charged with the same crime as the driver who is alleged to be impaired. A conviction of DUI, carries mandatory jail time and license revocation for one year. In Davidson County the arrest warrant directly alleges the crime of DUI for anyone charged with DUI as a result of allowing an impaired drier to operate her vehicle. All charges against our client were dismissed before trial.