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Commission approves salesperson license for Hakeem Moody after hearing on recent convictions
Summary
After testimony from applicant Hakeem Moody about a July 4, 2024 incident he described as self-defense, the commission voted to grant his salesperson license; the vote was split with a single 'no' from Chairman John Roberts.
The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission granted a salesperson license to applicant Hakeem Moody after hearing his testimony about convictions staff classified as aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon stemming from an incident on July 4, 2024.
Legal counsel read the staff analysis, noting the convictions and that, under commission rules, some convictions may disqualify an applicant for a defined period. Moody addressed the commission and described the episode as reacting to threats during a family event; he said he fired one shot into the air and fled and that he was shot in the leg. Moody and his supervisor Brett Davis said Moody has worked as a sales trainee and demonstrated motivation and steady work history.
Commissioners questioned disclosure omissions on Moody’s application and whether all prior convictions were reported; staff advised the application should have included the prior felony convictions. Commissioners discussed mitigation and whether the missing disclosures altered staff review. Commissioner Vaughn moved to approve the license; the motion passed on roll call with multiple aye votes and a single no vote from Chairman John Roberts.
The license will be issued electronically and a hard copy mailed; staff directed the dealership to ensure future applications include full conviction histories.
