TN-COURTS

Arnold v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief Denial

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for Kenneth George Arnold, who appealed his rape convictions. The court found no error in the lower court's decision regarding claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

State of Tennessee v. Michael Sneed - Criminal Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment denying alternative sentencing for Michael Sneed, who was convicted of two counts of selling methamphetamine. The court upheld the sixteen-year sentence imposed by the trial court.

Father's Appeal Dismissed for Failing to Comply with Briefing Rules

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed a father's appeal because his brief failed to comply with appellate procedure rules. The court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of the father's petition for parenting time. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to procedural rules in appeals.

Tino Cartez Sutton v. State of Tennessee - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Tino Cartez Sutton due to a late filing of the notice of appeal. The appellant failed to file within the mandatory 30-day period required by Tennessee Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a).

Legends Bank v. Orusa - Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Samson Orusa against Legends Bank and the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to file the notice of appeal with the Appellate Court Clerk within the mandatory 30-day period after the order was entered.

State of Tennessee v. John Bassett - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed John Bassett's murder conviction but reversed his life sentence without parole. The case is remanded for resentencing. The court found insufficient evidence to support the enhanced sentence based on the murder being especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.

Tennessee v. Smith - Affirmation of Murder and Theft Convictions

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Raymond Antonio Smith for first-degree premeditated murder and theft. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and the value of the stolen property. The defendant is serving a life sentence plus twelve years.

Cedric Hopgood v. State of Tennessee - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of Cedric Hopgood's motion to withdraw his guilty pleas for drug possession offenses. The court found no error in the denial, upholding the agreed-upon sentence.

State of Tennessee v. Vidal Chad Bryant - Drug and Firearm Offenses Sentencing Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Vidal Chad Bryant's motion to suspend his six-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision.

Parental Rights Termination Vacated and Remanded

The Tennessee Court of Appeals vacated a juvenile court's termination of a mother's parental rights and remanded the case. The appellate court found that the mother's counsel's withdrawal on the day of the hearing constituted an error, necessitating further proceedings.