Court of Appeals Dismisses Recusal Motion Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal concerning a motion to recuse a trial judge in the case of Isaiah M. The court found that issues related to the recusal denial could be raised in the appeal of the final judgment, rendering the immediate appeal unnecessary.

Great-Grandmother's Parental Rights Termination Appeal Affirmed

The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a great-grandmother's petition to terminate a mother's parental rights. The appellate court found that while grounds for termination existed, it was not in the child's best interest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

State v. Starkey - Possession Conviction Appeal Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the possession conviction of Natasha L. Starkey. The court ruled against Starkey's assertions that the district court erred in admitting evidence or denying her motion to suppress physical evidence obtained during a search at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

State v. Morales - Sentencing Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals reviewed sentencing in State v. Morales. The court affirmed sentences for two convictions but vacated and remanded one sentence due to plain error in sentencing procedure. The case involves charges of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, and possession of methamphetamine and cocaine.

State v. Lockman - Fentanyl Possession Conviction Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed Stephen J. Lockman's convictions for drug possession with intent to distribute and tampering with evidence. Lockman appealed his convictions, arguing issues with impeachment evidence, insufficient evidence, and ineffective assistance of counsel.