Steve Conklin vs. State | McMinn | Court of Appeals | |
State of Tennessee v. Shun D. Jones The Appellant, Shun D. Jones, was convicted by a Shelby County jury of two counts of rape and was sentenced to twenty years in the Tennessee Department of Correction. On appeal, he argues that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to support the verdict. After review, we find no error and affirm the judgment of the trial court. | Shelby | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
Ronald W. Rice v. David Mills, Warden The petitioner, Ronald W. Rice, filed in the Morgan County Criminal Court ("the habeas court") for habeas corpus relief, alleging that he received an illegal sentence for his conviction for an aggravated rape which occurred in 1983. The habeas court granted the petitioner relief. On appeal, the State contends that the habeas court erred in finding that the petitioner was entitled to relief. Upon review of the record and the parties' briefs, we reverse the judgment of the Morgan County Criminal Court, reinstate the petitioner's aggravated rape conviction, and remand to the Williamson County Criminal Court ("the convicting court") for correction of the judgment of conviction. | Morgan | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
E2003-00132-COA-R3-CV | Hawkins | Court of Appeals | |
Doris Cannon vs. Peninsula Hospital | Knox | Court of Appeals | |
James Wilkerson vs. PFC Global | Blount | Court of Appeals | |
State vs. E.G.P. | Bradley | Court of Appeals | |
Donald Lacy v. Wesley Cox | Sevier | Court of Appeals | |
Donna Taylor v. Doris Holt | co*cke | Court of Appeals | |
Tommy Carey v. Camden Castings | Benton | Workers Compensation Panel | |
Angelina Gilley v. Express Check Advance, | Madison | Workers Compensation Panel | |
Barry Winfred Ritchie v. State of Tennessee In a series of steps designed to challenge his 1981 convictions for armed robbery and aggravated rape, Petitioner, Barry Winfred Ritchie, filed various pro se motions including (1) a motion for post-conviction relief and/or writ of error coram nobis, (2) a motion for relief of judgment pursuant to Rule 60.02 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, (3) a petition for common law writ of certiorari, and (4) a motion to quash the indictments and correct an illegal sentence. All pleadings are predicated on the same allegation that the Hamilton County Criminal Court lacked territorial jurisdiction to try and convict Petitioner of the charged offenses. Following a careful review of the record, we affirm the judgments of the trial court. | Hamilton | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
State of Tennessee v. Howard B. Higley A Hamilton County jury convicted the Defendant of driving under the influence (DUI), second offense. The trial court sentenced the Defendant to the following: "11 months, 29 days suspended after 6 months day for day (11 months, 29 days suspended probation after the 6 months)." The trial court also revoked the Defendant's driver's license for two years, ordered the Defendant to pay a $610 fine, and ordered the Defendant to avoid alcohol throughout the probation period. In addition, the trial court imposed twenty days of community service to be completed within one year. The Defendant now appeals, arguing the following: 1) that the trial court erred by denying the Defendant's motion to suppress the results of a breathalyser test, 2) that the trial court erred by limiting the testimony of the Defendant's accident re-construction expert's testimony about the Tennessee Department of Transportation's statistics regarding traffic accidents that occurred at the intersection in question, and 3) that the trial court abused its discretion by sentencing the Defendant to a sentence in excess of the maximum sentence available by statute for a DUI second offense. Finding no reversible error as concerns the conviction, we affirm the conviction. We vacate the sentence and remand for entry of an amended judgment. | Hamilton | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
02825-COA-R3-CV | Hamilton | Court of Appeals | |
Vernon Elkins, Jr. v. State of Tennessee The petitioner appeals the denial of post-conviction relief after his second degree murder conviction and argues his trial counsel (1) deprived him of his right to testify, and (2) failed to effectively represent him at trial. We affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court. | Cannon | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
Aziza Kljajic v. Mirzet Kljajic | Davidson | Court of Appeals | |
Tony Baldwin v. Board of Paroles | Davidson | Court of Appeals | |
State of Tennessee v. Kevin Scott Olmstead The defendant, Kevin Scott Olmstead, pled guilty to two counts of aggravated assault. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial court imposed two consecutive five-year sentences. On appeal, the defendant contends his sentences are excessive. We affirm the judgments of the trial court. | Davidson | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
State of Tennessee v. Stephanie C. Hadley The defendant pled guilty to felony failure to appear. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial court imposed a one-year sentence with ninety days of incarceration followed by probation. The defendant appeals the denial of full probation. We affirm the judgment of the trial court but remand for correction of a clerical error in the judgment. | Dickson | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
Rosie Mae Thomas v. Magna Seating Systems of America, | Gibson | Workers Compensation Panel | |
State of Tennessee v. Bobby Holt, Jr. The defendant, Bobby Holt, Jr., pled guilty to one count of aggravated burglary, four counts of burglary, three counts of theft over $1000, and one count of theft under $500. The trial court imposed sentences of five years for aggravated burglary, three years on each count of burglary, three years on each count of theft over $1000, and eleven months and twenty-nine days for theft under $500. The sentences were ordered to be served concurrently, for an effective, Range I sentence of five years. In this appeal, the defendant asserts that (1) the trial court erred in the application of enhancement and mitigating factors and (2) that the trial court erred by denying an alternative sentence. The judgments of the trial court are affirmed. | Hardin | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
State of Tennessee v. Steven Paul Deskins A Davidson County jury convicted the defendant, Steven Paul Deskins, of seven counts of rape of a child and four counts of aggravated sexual battery. The trial court imposed an effective seventy-year sentence. In this appeal, the defendant challenges: (1) the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his convictions; (2) the admissibility of evidence indicating the defendant married his wife when she was seventeen years old; (3) the admissibility of evidence regarding statements the defendant made to his wife during sexual intercourse which were similar to statements allegedly made to the victim; and (4) the imposition of consecutive sentences for three of the convictions. We reverse one of the aggravated sexual battery convictions as being in violation of due process and double jeopardy. Otherwise, we affirm the judgments of the trial court. | Davidson | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
Matthew Bruce Henderson v. State of Tennessee The petitioner, Matthew Bruce Henderson, appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. The petitioner originally entered best interest guilty pleas to two counts each of rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery, and statutory rape, and received an effective sentence of twenty-four years. On appeal, the petitioner contends (1) he received ineffective assistance of counsel in entering his pleas; (2) the trial court erred in failing to hold a competency hearing prior to accepting his pleas; and (3) his guilty pleas were not knowingly and voluntarily entered. Upon review of the record and applicable law, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court. | Davidson | Court of Criminal Appeals | |
Johnny Ray Arnold, Sr. v. Corrections Corporations of America (Whiteville Facility | White | Workers Compensation Panel | |
Edward Ring v. Chemetals, Inc. | Benton | Workers Compensation Panel |
FAQs
Does Tennessee have a case search? ›
You can search the Public Case History database using one of four items: (1) the Case Number of the appeal, (2) the Case Style, (3) the first or last name of a party to an appeal; or (4) an organization. For example: When searching by case number, you can search using the sequence number listed in the appeal.
Is the Attorney General of Tennessee a part of the Tennessee court system? ›Although not a part of the court system, the offices of the attorney general, district attorneys general and district public defenders are associated with the judicial branch of state government.
Who oversees judges in Tennessee? ›ABOUT THE BOARD OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
The Board of Judicial Conduct can investigate complaints made against judges, including appellate, trial, general sessions, probate, juvenile, municipal and senior judges, as well as claims commissioners and candidates for judicial office. There are 16 members of the Board.
The TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT is the state's highest court and the court of last resort. The five justices review civil and criminal cases appealed from lower state courts. They interpret the laws and constitutions of Tennessee and the United States.
How do I find someone's charges in TN? ›Again, you may search the TBI's central database of criminal records by name or case number. A background check will provide the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, address, and a list of past and present offenses. The fee for a Tennessee background check is $29 and is non-refundable.
Is Tennessee a public record state? ›The Tennessee Public Records Act provides that public records are open for inspection to any citizen of Tennessee except as otherwise provided by law. Tenn.
Who holds judges accountable? ›The Commission on Judicial Performance, established in 1960, is the independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct and judicial incapacity and for disciplining judges, pursuant to article VI, section 18 of the California Constitution.
Can you sue a judge in Tennessee? ›No, judges are immune from suit. If you believe the judge misapplied the law, then your remedy is to file an appeal.
What is the role of the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts? ›The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) provides support to the Tennessee Supreme Court and the entire state court system. The director, appointed by the Supreme Court, is administrative officer for the courts and oversees the AOC.
Who is the highest legal officer in Tennessee? ›Led by the state's 28th Attorney General and Reporter Jonathan Skrmetti, his office represents Tennessee in all civil litigation, including cases of bankruptcy, state taxes and employment. The highest-ranking legal officer in the state, Skrmetti has an army of 200 additional attorneys working in the AG's office.
What is the most powerful court in the judicial dept? ›
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the only part of the federal judiciary specifically required by the Constitution. The Constitution does not stipulate the number of Supreme Court Justices; the number is set instead by Congress.
What is the hierarchy of the court system in Tennessee? ›The Tennessee court system is made up of the Supreme Court, appellate courts, trial courts, and courts with limited jurisdiction. Limited jurisdiction means these courts can only hear certain legal issues. These are the general sessions courts, juvenile courts, and municipal courts.
Does Tennessee have its own rules of evidence? ›Tennessee Rules of Evidence (“TRE”) 101 provides that the rules of evidence govern evidence rulings in all trial courts of Tennessee except as otherwise provided by statute or rule of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
What is Tennessee public criminal records check system? ›Toris. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is the central repository for criminal history information for the state of Tennessee. In addition to maintaining criminal history information, it is our responsibility to provide public access to this information when requested.
Is there a search and seizure law in Tennessee? ›Warranted Search and Seizure
According to Tennessee law, a magistrate may issue a warrant for the police to search and seize any of the following: evidence of a crime. contraband, the fruits of crime, or items criminally possessed. a property designed or intended for use or that has been used to commit a crime.
Case records of civil cases filed at the trial and local courts may be obtained by using the case history search link on the specific court's website. Some Tennessee counties provide direct access to civil court records using independently managed online dockets and search platforms maintained on their websites.