Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals

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.

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.

State v. Valentine - Affirmal of Dismissal of Illegal Sentence Motion

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the dismissal of John Valentine's motion to correct an illegal sentence. The court found that the motion did not state a colorable claim under Rule 36.1, as it did not allege an illegal sentence but rather challenged the sufficiency of the evidence and alleged double jeopardy violations.

State of Tennessee v. Tony Charles Davenport - Appeal Dismissed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed the appeal of Tony Charles Davenport, who was convicted of reckless homicide, attempted second degree murder, and attempted voluntary manslaughter. The court found that Davenport's notice of appeal was untimely filed and did not warrant waiver.

Tennessee Criminal Appeals Court Denies Extraordinary Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals denied an inmate's application for an extraordinary appeal and writ of mandamus. The court found the inmate failed to meet procedural requirements for the appeal and that a writ of mandamus was not appropriate as the post-conviction petition was proceeding correctly.

State of Tennessee v. Joshua Bowman - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The State of Tennessee's Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of Joshua Bowman's petition for a writ of error coram nobis. Bowman sought a new trial based on newly discovered evidence related to his mental capacity, but the court found the petition untimely and the evidence not newly discovered.

Court Affirms Divorce, Alimony, and Property Division

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision regarding divorce, alimony, and equitable division of marital property. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's rulings concerning the dissolution of a 20-year marriage.

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.