Violation: Driving Under the Influence – Jury Trial – Smith County, Tennessee
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.
Additional Details: The case resulted in a not guilty verdict following a jury trial in Smith County Tennessee on September 8, 2011. Mr. Lannom’s client was stopped for traveling 68mph in a 45mph zone along Highway 25. After the officer conducted field sobriety tests he determined that the driver of the automobile was, in his opinion, under the influence. The stop resulted in several charges including, DUI, Implied Consent as well as open container. The arresting officer did not video tape any portion of the defendant’s driving or field sobriety tests. Mr. Lannom challenged the sufficiency of the evidence, arguing that there was a lack of the same that resulted from faulty procedures that the arresting agency employs. At trial Mr. Lannom was successful in convincing a jury that reasonable doubt existed which resulted in a not guilty verdict as to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.