Violation: Driving Under the Influence, 2nd Offense; Underage Driving While Impaired, and Underage Consumption of Alcohol Result: Pre-Trial Diversion with no conviction, no jail time and no loss of license if client does not commit another offense for 12 months Additional Details: Defendant submitted to a blood test for the purpose of determining his blood alcohol content, which [...]
Violation: Felony Burglary, Criminal Trespassing, Misdemeanor Theft Facing: Class C Felony Burglary Sentence of 3 to 15 years and fines in the state penitentiary and up to $10,000 in fines plus additional penalties for trespassing and theft. Result: Felony burglary and theft charges dismissed, criminal trespass continued for 30 days until dismissed. Client left with no criminal record. [...]
Violation: Possession of Schedule II for Resale In School Zone - Class A Felony Facing: Mandatory Minimum Sentence of 15 Years, plus fines and probation Result: 10 days to be served on weekends and misdemeanor conviction only. Additional Details: Client is a hard working man with a family. He works full time but after a few weeks [...]
Violation: Driving Under the Influence, Failure of Implied Consent Facing: Up to 11 months and 29 days imprisonment, up to $2,500.00 in fines, and restricted license Result: DUI and Implied Consent Charges Dismissed and plead only to Public Intoxication Resulting in $50 Fine Additional Details: Client was in U.S. Armed Forces and conviction on a DUI [...]
Violation: Possession of Schedule II Drug Facing: Up to One Year In Jail and fines up to $2,500 Result: All Charges Dismissed With Client Only Required to Submit Negative Drug Screens for 6 Months Additional Details: Client is a successful student enrolled in an out-of-state college and any criminal conviction on their record would hamper their career [...]
Violation: Possession of Schedule II and IV Drugs With Intent For Resale Facing: Each charge would be a felony offense carrying sentences up to six (6) years each Result: After negotiations with the Davidson County District Attorney, all charges against our client were dismissed. Additional Details: Client was travelling with a companion in client’s vehicle in Davidson County [...]
Violation: Driving Under the Influence Facing: Up to 11 months and 29 days imprisonment, up to $2,500.00 in fines, and restricted license Result: The legality of the stop and seizure was successfully argued and won in the General Sessions and Criminal Courts, resulting in dismissal of charges against client. Additional Details: Client driving in Tennessee while being followed [...]
Violation: Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey Commands of Police, and Disturbing the Peace – Macon County Facing: Fines, Imprisonment, and Police Record Result: All charges dismissed with no court costs Additional Details: Client arrested in his own home after contractors with local electric cooperative were on his property cutting trees. Confrontation ensued and police arrived, ordering client back into [...]
Violation: Aggravated Assault Facing: 3-6 years Imprisonment Result: After contested hearing, charges dismissed by Grand Jury Additional Details: Client is a former member of the armed forces. Accused of and admitted to shooting sister’s husband, who was unarmed and in his own home. Client alleged sister’s husband was attacking his sister.
Violation: Multiple counts of resale of Schedule IV drug Facing: Each charge carried minimum 2-4 year sentence and a minimum fine of $2,000 each charge. Result: Client granted judicial diversion and avoided permanent conviction and will not be found to be a convicted felon. All but one count dismissed and it is eligible to be expunged.
