State of Tennessee v. Michael James Elrod

Case Number
E2021-00622-CCA-R3-CD

Michael James Elrod, Defendant, was indicted by the McMinn County Grand Jury for second degree murder and aggravated assault after attacking his parents with a hunting knife. Following a jury trial, Defendant was convicted as charged. The trial court sentenced Defendant to 20 years for second degree murder. The trial court sentenced Defendant to three years, suspended to probation, for aggravated assault. The sentences were ordered to be served consecutively. Defendant maintains on appeal (1) that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions based on his insanity and diminished capacity defenses; and (2) that the trial court abused its discretion in imposing consecutive sentencing. After a thorough review of the record, we affirm the judgments of the trial court.

Authoring Judge
Judge Timothy L. Easter
Originating Judge
Judge Sandra Donaghy
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Michael James Elrod
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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