Violation: DUI, Possession of Firearm while under the influence
Result: No criminal conviction, no jail time
Client was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a firearm while under the influence in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. Client was stopped for not dimming his bright lights when passing a Smith County deputy. After obtaining the blood alcohol results, which were slightly over the legal limit, we reviewed all the video evidence and conducted a complete investigation. As a result, the DUI case was dismissed in total and a diversion agreement was reached on a charge of reckless driving, which will also be dismissed in full in one year. The client received no criminal conviction, no jail time and no loss of license.