Felony Theft Charge Dismissed
Client had their C felony theft of a motor vehicle charge dismissed after a preliminary hearing due to the part of the vehicle he was in. The officers testified that he was in the back passenger seat. Because of this fact, the prosecution could not establish that he had any actual ability to control the vehicle – which meant one of the key elements of felony theft of a motor vehicle could not be met. Our attorney made the argument as to that fact, which prompted the judge to agree and dismiss the charge.
Felony Sentence Suspended
Client was charged with felony vandalism and an assault on a medical professional, facing six to ten years in jail. At a sentencing hearing, our attorney was able to present the client’s personal story to the court and argue for probation. After testimony and arguments, the court found several mitigating factors applied to the situation and sentenced the client to the lowest time possible and suspended the sentence to probation.
Order of Protection Against Client Not Granted
Client had an order filed against her by a former partner. Our attorney’s cross-examination of the ex-partner revealed inconsistencies, bias, and improper basis in their filing, which ultimately led to the judge not granting the order. With the order of protection not granted, the client had a successful outcome in an ongoing child custody-related issue.
Order of Protection for Client Granted
At a hearing, our attorney presented evidence illuminating the abuse Client was suffering, including a record of texts, calls, and behavior warranting an order of protection. The judge agreed with our arguments and granted the order for our client.
Violations Dismissed
Client was charged with new misdemeanors and felonies which, in turn, each resulted in a violation of the felony sex registry conditions for each charge. Each registry violation was an E level felony, for a total of twelve violations total. The officer who oversaw swearing out the warrants and prosecuting them did not come to court despite being subpoenaed. The officer’s lack of further prosecution resulted in us making a successful argument for all the violations to be dismissed.
Lowest Felony Charge and Expungement Opportunity Obtained
Client was charged with multiple felonies involving a drive-by shooting event and multiple suspects – including things like felony drug, weapon, and assault offenses. After reviewing the body-cam footage, our attorney’s conversations with the responding officer and the prosecution, it became clear that, at the absolute most, the prosecution regarding Client could only confidently move forward with the lowest of the felonies – reckless endangerment. Client then agreed to a resolution that included the dismissal of four felony charges. Client was also eligible for judicial diversion which meant that, if his probationary sentence is successfully completed, he will be eligible for the otherwise permanent felony conviction expunged from his criminal record.
DUI Charge Reduced and Multiple Other Charges Dismissed
Client was charged with a THC-based DUI. He was pulled over for speeding, where the State Trooper incorrectly identified impairment indicators in Client in the initial stop. The trooper alleged failure of field sobriety tests and odor of alcohol and marijuana. The tests ultimately found 0.0 alcohol in his system. In preparation for trial, our attorney consulted with an impaired driving expert who – after careful review of the body-worn camera, reports, and blood results – concluded that it was highly unlikely that there could be a finding of impairment sufficient to convict on a DUI. Additionally, the prosecution’s sheriff’s officers failed to maintain or provide evidence on the simple possession of THC indictments, which resulted in those being dismissed. After final pre-trial negotiations with the prosecution, our attorney got the DUI charge reduced to reckless driving, owing to speeding and not impairment.
Felony Domestic Assault Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client was charged with aggravated domestic assault with strangulation. While the alleged victim was testifying during the preliminary hearing, her description of the interaction did not factually fit the statutory requirements for strangulation. After cross-examination, which confirmed her testimony about the incident, our attorney made the argument for the charge to be reduced from a C felony, which carries a possible 3- to 15-year sentence, to an A misdemeanor, which only carries a possible maximum 1-year sentence. Based on the testimony, the judge agreed with our attorney and reduced the charge.
Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Nolle’d by Prosecution
Client was charged with felony intent to distribute marijuana when client was pulled over as a passenger in a vehicle with a friend. After discussions with the officers who arrested Client, it became clear that Client had no knowledge or involvement with the substances recovered from the vehicle. The prosecution could not prove any of their charges against her and therefore had to enter a notice of non-prosecution.
Probation Reinstated After Violation
After a hearing where our attorney presented evidence as to the root cause of the probation violation and testimony from a Veteran’s Court representative on Client’s behalf, our attorney got his probation reinstated. Our attorney also got Client back into the Veteran’s Court to keep him on a path to recovery and access to resources. The judge could have revoked his probation and put his jail sentence into effect. Instead, she chose to believe in him after our attorney’s arguments at the hearing.
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Multiple Charges Dismissed and Expungement Pursued
Client was charged with numerous offenses, including public intoxication and two counts of sexual battery, after dancing at a local club. Our attorney was able to get all charges dismissed after the victim decided not to prosecute. Our attorney also filed for expungement, which would permanently erase the charges from Client’s record.
Charges Dismissed After Community Service Agreement
Client was facing multiple charges – minor consumption of alcohol, criminal impersonation, public intoxication, and others. Our attorney worked with prosecution to get the charges dismissed after Client completed 16 hours of community service and attendance at 10 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Since Client lived out of the state and was only in the Nashville area for vacation, our attorney was able to ensure he never had to appear in court.
Charge Dismissed with Immigration Issues in Consideration
Client was not a U.S. citizen and facing a charge for leaving the scene of an accident. Our attorney got the case dismissed but was also able to get a certified judgment, an official document outlining the final outcome of the case, rather than expungement. This decision was made with Client’s immigration status in mind, for paperwork purposes.
Domestic Assault Charge Dismissed and Expunged
Client was charged with domestic assault against a former partner – two separate times. Our attorney worked with the prosecution to get the charges dismissed from the client’s record after Client completed a 26-week Battering Intervention and Prevention course. The charges were then expunged from Client’s permanent record.
DUI Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor
Out-of-country Client faced DUI charges due to suspected cocaine usage during a vacation here in Tennessee. Our attorney was able to show that he was actually exhausted, not impaired from drug use, during the incident and got the case reduced to reckless driving – taking the charges from a potential felony to a misdemeanor.
Aggravated Assault Charges Dismissed After Anger Management Classes
After an altercation with a disgruntled former partner who had just gotten out of prison and refused to leave her home after breaking up, Client was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one with a deadly weapon and the other via strangulation – both felonies carrying mandatory minimum prison sentences. Our attorney was able to provide evidence that the ex-partner was fabricating details about the incident, including witness testimony from her property manager. Due to this evidence, prosecution agreed to dismiss the charges after Client completed 12 hours of anger management classes.
Domestic Assault and Theft Charges Dismissed and Expunged
Out-of-state Client arrested after the alleged theft of his girlfriend’s phone after she had handed him it, with the intention of him to go through it. After negotiation with the prosecution, the charges were dismissed, and our attorney arranged for all of the bond funds to go back to Client since he lived out of state. Furthermore, our attorney was able to successfully get the charges removed from his record via expungement.
Simple Possession Charge Dismissed and Filed for Expungement
After being charged with simple drug possession, our attorney arranged for Client to not have to appear in court after his first appearance. Our attorney was then able to negotiate with the court for a dismissal in exchange for Client’s completion of 10 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and 25 hours of community service. After Client successfully met those requirements, our attorney filed for expungement to have the charge removed from his record.
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Multiple Charges Dismissed and Expungement Filed
Client charged with three counts of vulnerable adult abuse/neglect/exploitation, facing up to 11 months and 29 days in prison. Our attorney proved that these accusations lacked credible evidence to prosecute, and all counts were dismissed without her having to come back to court. Our attorney then filed for expungement to clear her record of the charges permanently.
Public Intoxication and Vandalism Charges Retired
After facing up to 30 days in jail for public intoxication and two counts of vandalism of government property, Client’s case was retired by the court in exchange for completing 20 hours of community service and a written apology to the officer involved – an agreement our attorney was able to secure from the State. Since she lived out-of-state, our attorney was able to keep Client from having to appear in court for the retirement.
Domestic Assault for Out-of-state Client Retired with Expungement Eligibility
Out-of-state Client was facing up to 11 months and 29 days for a domestic violence charge. Our attorney made a deal with the prosecution to retire the case for 90 days on the condition of no new arrests or citations – without Client having to come back to Tennessee for the retirement. After the 90 days, our attorney would also be able to file for the charge to be expunged from Client’s record.
Public Intoxication and Vandalism Counts Dismissed
Client was in Nashville for a football game when he was charged with public intoxication and two counts of vandalism on government property. Thanks to our attorney’s working relationship with the prosecution on the case, the case was dismissed upon Client’s completion of agreed-upon community service hours and a drug-and-alcohol awareness course – all without Client having to return to Tennessee.
DUI and Bond Violation Charges Retired and Dismissed
Client was charged with a DUI and violation of his bond conditions. Our attorney was able to get the case retired for six months upon completion of 24 hours of counseling. In return, the bond violation was dismissed. Additionally, our attorney secured a deal for Client which reduced a related domestic violence charge for court costs alone.
DUI and Other Driving Charges Reduced to $25 Fine and Dismissal
After Client was charged with multiple driving offenses – driving under the influence, failure to use a turn signal, and driving on roadways laned for traffic – he faced hefty fines and jail time. Our attorney was able to negotiate a plea deal with the prosecution that took a majority of that off the table. The DUI and turn signal charge were dismissed, and Client only had to pay court costs and plead guilty to the improper lane change – a $25 fine.
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