State of Tennessee v. Thomas E. Cowan, Jr.

Case Number
E2000-02705-CCA-R3-CD

The defendant, Thomas E. Cowan, Jr., was found guilty of contempt. The trial court imposed a jail sentence of 10 days, six of which were suspended. In this appeal of right, the defendant argues that the evidence was insufficient; that the trial judge should not have acted as a witness; and that the sentence was excessive. Because the evidence was insufficient, the judgment is reversed and the cause dismissed.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Gary R Wade
Originating Judge
Judge Lynn W. Brown
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Thomas E. Cowan, Jr.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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