Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals

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

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the denial of Jacob Evan Coyne's petition for post-conviction relief. Coyne argued ineffective assistance of counsel regarding pretrial motions, client meetings, and plea negotiations. The court found no error in the lower court's decision.

Juan Cerano v. State of Tennessee - Double Jeopardy Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed Juan Cerano's appeal concerning his double jeopardy claim and conviction merger. The court found the appeal was filed late and did not warrant a waiver of the timely filing requirement, thus affirming the trial court's dismissal.

Sean William Lee v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Sean William Lee's petition for post-conviction relief. Lee argued his guilty plea was involuntary due to misinformation about supervision, but the court found the issue was not properly raised in the lower court.

State v. Mario Reed - Evading Arrest and Tampering Convictions Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reviewed the convictions of Mario Reed for evading arrest, attempted tampering with evidence, and reckless endangerment. The court affirmed the trial court's judgments on most counts but remanded for sentencing on the reckless endangerment conviction.

Jerome Barrett appeal denied, post-conviction petition reopened

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals denied Jerome Barrett's application for permission to appeal the denial of his post-conviction petition. The court found that while Barrett cited a new Supreme Court ruling on the Confrontation Clause, his claims were previously determined or not factually supported.

Albert Dejuan White appeal drug and firearm convictions

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the drug and firearm convictions of Albert Dejuan White. White appealed, arguing the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence and statements obtained during a search of his residence, and that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. The appellate court found no reversible error.

State v. Albert Dejuan White - Concurring Opinion on Miranda Rights

A concurring opinion in State v. Albert Dejuan White argues that law enforcement violated the defendant's Miranda rights during questioning. The opinion contends that specific actions by officers constituted interrogation without proper warnings, potentially impacting the admissibility of statements.