If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime, it is crucial to obtain a competent Tennessee criminal defense attorney to assess what defenses you may have available, to help obtain the best possible results, and to assist you in navigating the tough waters within “the system.”  Contact Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer Bryan Stephenson to schedule a free consultation regarding your criminal case.

While the recent case results listed below were successes for those particular clients, each client’s case is unique.  There is no way to guarantee the outcome of any given case.  Case results can depend on many factors.  The success cases below are included to highlight situations where Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer Bryan Stephenson has successfully obtained good results for past clients based on their specific circumstances.

State v. K.B. - Davidson County, TN
Client was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  At the preliminary hearing, there were material discrepancies between witness testimony and the allegations contained in the arrest warrant affidavit.  Defense arguments asserting an invalid arrest warrant helped result in the judge dismissing the charge. 

State v. R.F. - Montgomery County, TN
Client was charged with 11 felony counts ranging from Attempted 1st Degree Murder to Kidnapping, Robbery and other charges based on a home burglary where the victim was shot. During the 4 day jury trial, Attorney Stephenson pointed out glaring inconsistencies in witness statements and the failure of the police to properly investigate the crimes. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of "Not Guilty" on 5 of the counts, including the Attempted 1st Degree Murder charge, and came back with a lesser-included offense on one of his 6 remaining convictions.

State v. S.R. – Davidson County, TN
Client, a working professional who travels for a living, had an out-of-state license and a prior DUI conviction in another state.  Plea negotiations resulted in client pleading guilty to DUI-1st offense with only the minimum two days in jail.  Had client been convicted of DUI-2nd, there would have been a minimum of 45 days in jail and two years of license revocation.

State v. R.S. – Davidson County, TN
Client was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia (needles and spoons) that were found in a bag near the backseat of the car where client was seated as a passenger.  The police had made a traffic stop and gained consent to search from the driver.  Client did not own or drive the car and there was no proof that he possessed the bag containing the contraband.  The charge was retired in just one court appearance, with no penalties assessed against client.  The entire case will be subject to dismissal and expungement.

State v. M.J. – Rutherford County, TN
Client was charged with 25 counts related to sex abuse (multiple victims) and illegal pornography charges, facing a maximum sentence of close to 450 years (approximately 6 or 7 lifetimes!) if convicted as charged.  Attorney Stephenson took the government to task and filed all the appropriate defense motions and worked with a computer forensic expert to analyze some of the evidence.  In response, the State agreed to a significantly reduced plea bargain for the client to serve only 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of probation (only 5 of the counts were guilty pleas; the other 20 counts were dismissed). 

United States v. S.T. – Federal District Court (Middle District of Tennessee)
Client, a loving spouse and parent, was charged with two federal crimes involving misappropriating government funds (facing up to 10 years in prison on one of the charges).  Client had never been in trouble before.  Plea negotiations facilitated client pleading guilty to one of the charges (the other was dismissed), and was sentenced to make restitution to the government and be placed on three years probation and six months of home confinement (aka "House Arrest" or "Home Detention" or "Electronic Monitoring"), with no jail time served. 

State v. K.H. – Wilson County, TN
Client, a working professional with a family, was charged with 37 counts (15 of which were felonies) involving, among other charges, Invasion of Privacy and Identity Theft, facing a potential maximum sentence of 73 years if convicted as charged.  Client had never been in trouble before.  Plea bargaining resulted in client pleading guilty to only three charges, and being placed on probation for six years and serving only thirty days in jail.  After successful completion of probation, client will be able to have the entire case dismissed and expunged from public record pursuant to Tennessee’s Judicial Diversion law.

State v. C.B. – Davidson County, TN
Client, a mother and business owner (with a clean record), was charged with having a prohibited weapon after throwing knives were found in client's carry-on luggage in a security checkpoint at BNA Airport.  There was no proof that client was intentionally or knowingly bringing the weapons on the airplane.  As often happens in cases such as this, the traveler forgets that contraband is contained in the luggage.  We argued to the DA that the knives were curios or collector items under the law, and were not intended to be used as weapons.  Case was dismissed in just one court appearance, with no penalties assessed to client.

State v. H.B. – Davidson County, TN
Client, a college student, was pulled over for speeding on West End Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee.  Client was subsequently arrested for DWI-Underage, which has a mandatory license revocation upon conviction.  The plea bargain resulted in client pleading guilty to the amended charge of Reckless Driving with no license revocation.

State v. M.R. – Warren County, TN
Client was indicted for Class-A Felony Possession of Methamphetamine (over 300 grams), facing 15 to 25 years in prison.  Client was one of several co-defendants, and it was discovered that the evidence the State had against client was very weak compared to the charge partners.  Plea negotiations resulted in client pleading guilty to the much lesser offense of Conspiracy to Deliver under .5 Grams (D-felony), and received a two-year sentence, time-served.

State v. J.C. – Davidson County, TN
Client, a professional in the healthcare industry, was charged with assaulting a co-worker.  After further review into the case, it became apparent that the “victim” actually instigated the assault.  After negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the assault charge against client and to prosecute the actual first aggressor instead.

State v. R.H. – Cheatham County, TN
Client was charged with passing a Worthless Check (punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail).  Plea negotiations resulted in client making restitution to the store where the check had been passed, and the District Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss the charge.

State v. S.C. – Davidson County, TN
Client was arrested for Assault against a police officer (Assault carries a maximum of 11 months and 29 days in jail), and for Public Intoxication.  Client had a history of arrests (i.e. was not a “first-timer”).  Plea negotiations resulted in client pleading guilty to Public Intoxication and the lesser charge of Resisting Arrest and receiving a “time-served” sentence.  

State v. M.J. – Williamson County, TN
Client was charged with Public Intoxication, facing a maximum of 30 days in jail and a $50 fine.  Client successfully completed rehabilitation and the District Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss the charge on payment of court costs.  Client will be able to have the case expunged.

State v. L.M. – Davidson County, TN
Client, a non-resident of Nashville, was arrested by the Nashville Airport Police when a baggage screener found marijuana in his pocket.  He was charged with Felony Possession (> two prior offenses).  Successful discussions with the District Attorney’s Office resulted in the prosecutor agreeing to “retire” (i.e. not prosecute) the charge.  The agreement allowed for the charge to be dismissed and expunged after six months of not incurring any new charges.

State v. C.Q. – Davidson County, TN
Client, a student and new transplant to Nashville, was charged with Reckless Driving through a fast-food parking lot (punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine, and potential points on the driving record).  In court, successful discussions with the District Attorney’s Office explained to the prosecutor that client’s car was having mechanical difficulties, which caused it to drive in an erratic manner, and that client should not be prosecuted.  The case was dismissed.

Contact Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer Bryan Stephenson to schedule a free consultation regarding your criminal case.  If you are facing criminal charges, then you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer to ensure that your rights are preserved and your liberty is defended.  Attorney Stephenson has represented clients of all ages, races, backgrounds, income levels, and beliefs, from working class individuals to graduate level professionals throughout Middle Tennessee and college students from Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, MTSU, Vol State, Nashville State, ETSU, and the University of Georgia.  If you cannot afford an attorney, then call your local Public Defender's Office to see if you may qualify for court-appointed representation.  For Nashville residents, you may contact the Public Defender by clicking here.

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