A Sevier County jury found the defendant, Christopher Joe Whaley, guilty of possession of a firearm by a
convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a seatbelt violation for which he received an effective
sentence of sixteen years in confinement. On appeal, the defendant contends the evidence presented at trial was
insufficient to support his conviction; the trial court erred in sentencing; and the judgments entered were
incorrect and failed to properly award the defendant his pretrial jail credit. Upon our review of the record, the
parties’ briefs, and oral arguments, we affirm the defendant’s convictions and sentences, but remand for the
determination by the trial court as to whether the defendant is entitled to pretrial jail credit and for entry of
corrected judgments in Counts 2 and 4.
Case Number
E2023-01099-CCA-R3-CD
Originating Judge
Judge Rex Henry Ogle
Date Filed
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