In Re William W. Et Al.
E2023-00565-COA-R3-PT
Mother and Father appeal the termination of their parental rights to their three children.
Authoring Judge: Judge Jeffrey Usman
Originating Judge:Judge Caroline E. Knight |
Court of Appeals | 12/27/23 | ||
Mark A. Roberts v. Ramie R. Marston Roberts
E2023-00856-COA_R3-CV
This is an appeal from a final order entered on March 17, 2023. The notice of appeal was
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Judge Gregory S. McMillan |
Court of Appeals | 12/27/23 | ||
Charles Melton, Individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Betty Ruth Shaw Morgan v. Michael Melton
E2023-00649-COA-R3-CV
This is an action against the former attorney-in-fact of the decedent for breach of fiduciary
Authoring Judge: Judge Frank G. Clement, Jr.
Originating Judge:Chancellor Richard B. Armstrong |
Court of Appeals | 12/27/23 | ||
State of Tennessee v. Giorgio Jennings
W2022-01533-CCA-R3-CD
The Appellant, Giorgio Jennings, was convicted by a Shelby County jury of six counts of
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Camille R. McMullen
Originating Judge:Judge Chris Craft |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/27/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. William James Andrews
M2022-00812-CCA-R3-CD
Following a bench trial, the trial court found the Defendant, William James Andrews, guilty of two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication, two counts of vehicular homicide by recklessness, two counts of reckless aggravated assault resulting in death, and two counts of vehicular homicide with a prior DUI conviction. The trial court imposed an agreed-upon twenty-year sentence in the Tennessee Department of Correction. On appeal, the Defendant challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence of drugs in his blood, contending that he did not give consent for a blood draw. After review, we affirm the trial court’s judgments.
Authoring Judge: Judge Robert W. Wedemeyer
Originating Judge:Judge James G. Martin, III |
Williamson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/27/23 | |
In Re Grace F., et al.
M2023-00344-COA-R3-PT
This appeal concerns a petition to terminate the parental rights of a mother and a putative father. The trial court found by clear and convincing evidence that several grounds for termination had been proven and that termination was in the best interest of the children. The mother and putative father appeal. On appeal, the Department of Children’s Services concedes some of the grounds that the trial court concluded were established. However, DCS maintains that five grounds for termination were sufficiently proven against the
Authoring Judge: Judge Carma Dennis McGee
Originating Judge:Judge John Meadows |
White County | Court of Appeals | 12/27/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. Robert J. Whittenburg
E2022-01342-CCA-R3-CD
A Franklin County jury1 convicted Robert J. Whittenburg, Defendant, of two counts of first degree premeditated murder. After a sentencing hearing, the trial court imposed two consecutive life sentences. On appeal, Defendant argues: (1) the State did not present sufficient evidence of premeditation; (2) the trial court improperly denied Defendant’s request for a special jury instruction on premeditation; (3) the trial court improperly addressed concerns about irregularities during jury deliberations; and (4) the trial court impaired the jury when it briefly prohibited smoke breaks and then changed its mind. After review, we affirm the judgments of the trial court but remand the case for resolution of procedural issues related to the change of venue and entry of revised judgments.
Authoring Judge: Judge Matthew J. Wilson
Originating Judge:Judge Thomas W. Graham |
Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/27/23 | ||
State of Tennessee v. Jerome Nchiyako Dooley, Alias
E2023-00881-CCA-R3-CD
Defendant, Jerome Nchiyako Dooley, appeals the Knox County Criminal Court’s partial
Authoring Judge: Judge Timothy L. Easter
Originating Judge:Judge G. Scott Green |
Knox County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/26/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. Timothy Alan Stephenson
E2023-00241-CCA-R3-CD
Defendant, Timothy Alan Stephenson, was indicted by the Knox County Grand Jury for
Authoring Judge: Judge Jill Bartee Ayers
Originating Judge:Judge G. Scott Green |
Knox County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/26/23 | |
Ida Steinberg v. Renea Steinberg ET AL.
W2022-01376-COA-R3-CV
In denying appellees’ motion to remove an estate’s personal representative, the trial court
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge J. Steven Stafford
Originating Judge:Judge Karen D. Webster |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 12/21/23 | |
In Re Estate of Martha Maxine Childress
E2022-00897-COA-R3-CV
In this will contest initiated by four of the testator's grandchildren, the trial court determined that the execution of the testator's will met the statutory requirements for admitting the will to probate and, accordingly, dismissed the will contest. The grandchildren-contestants appealed. We affirm.
Authoring Judge: Judge John McClarty
Originating Judge:Chancellor Telford E. Forgety, Jr. |
Blount County | Court of Appeals | 12/21/23 | |
Dariun Bailey v. State of Tennessee
W2023-00809-CCA-R3-PC
A Shelby County jury convicted the Petitioner, Dariun Bailey, of second-degree murder,
Authoring Judge: Judge Robert W. Wedemeyer
Originating Judge:Judge Jennifer J. Mitchell |
Shelby County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/21/23 | |
Jetton Developments, LLC v. Estate of Dorothy Huddleston et al.
M2023-00026-COA-R3-CV
A limited liability company filed suit in relation to a piece of real property for which the company had executed an agreement to purchase. Although closing did not occur by the time stated in the executed agreement, the trial court ultimately held that the opposing side in this case was estopped from denying that the contract had been extended. Discerning no error, we affirm.
Authoring Judge: Judge Arnold B. Goldin
Originating Judge:Chancellor Louis W. Oliver |
Sumner County | Court of Appeals | 12/21/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. Cantrell Devon Hodges
W2023-00108-CCA-R3-CD
The defendant, Cantrell Devon Hodges, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a
Authoring Judge: Judge James Curwood Witt, Jr.
Originating Judge:Judge Kyle C. Atkins |
Madison County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/21/23 | |
In Re Jaliyah S. et al.
M2023-00554-COA-R3-PT
This is a termination of parental rights case. Appellant/Mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to the three minor children on the ground of severe child abuse and on the trial court’s finding that termination of her rights is in the children’s best interests. Discerning no error, we affirm.
Authoring Judge: Judge Kenny Armstrong
Originating Judge:Chancellor Laurence M. McMillan, Jr. |
Davidson County | Court of Appeals | 12/20/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. Stasey Tyrome Gregory, Jr.
M2023-00166-CCA-R3-CD
In 2022, the Defendant, Stasey Tyrome Gregory, Jr., pleaded guilty to six counts of methamphetamine related charges, and the trial court sentenced the Defendant to an effective sentence of fifteen years of incarceration. On appeal, the Defendant asserts that the trial court erred when it sentenced him. After review, we affirm the trial court’s judgments.
Authoring Judge: Judge Robert W. Wedemeyer
Originating Judge:Judge Forest A. Durard, Jr. |
Lincoln County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/20/23 | |
Lisa Sykes v. Paul Cox
M2022-00970-COA-R3-JV
In this child custody case, the record transmitted on appeal creates significant doubt as to whether the trial court’s final order represents its own deliberations and decision. Due to this concern, and because the judge who previously presided over this case has since retired from the bench, we vacate the appealed judgment and remand for a new trial.
Authoring Judge: Judge Arnold B. Goldin
Originating Judge:Judge Wayne C. Shelton |
Montgomery County | Court of Appeals | 12/20/23 | |
Mark Ransom et al. v. Lakefront Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
E2023-00805-COA-R3-CV
In this real property dispute, the trial court rejected the plaintiffs’ assertions that they were
Authoring Judge: Judge Arnold B. Goldin
Originating Judge:Judge John Harvey Cameron |
Rhea County | Court of Appeals | 12/20/23 | |
Crystal Gregoire v. State of Tennessee
M2023-00715-CCA-R3-PC
The petitioner, Crystal Gregoire, appeals from the Circuit Court of Lawrence County’s dismissal of her petition for post-conviction relief. Following review, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.
Authoring Judge: Judge J. Ross Dyer
Originating Judge:Judge Russell Parkes |
Lawrence County | Court of Appeals | 12/19/23 | |
In Re Conservatorship of June Swinford Spear
E2023-00389-COA-R3-CV
The notice of appeal filed by the Appellant, Myan Joy Spear, stated that the Appellant was appealing the judgment entered on February 15, 2023. As the orders appealed from do not constitute a final appealable judgment, this Court lacks jurisdiction to consider this appeal.
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Judge Jeffrey D. Rader |
Sevier County | Court of Appeals | 12/19/23 | |
Willie Graves v. Irelia Calloway, et al.
W2022-01536-COA-R3-CV
This is a negligence and premises liability action. One of the defendants, Appellee property
Authoring Judge: Judge Kenny Armstrong
Originating Judge:Judge Felicia Corbin Johnson |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 12/19/23 | |
Mary Bradley v. Catherine A. Pesce
W2023-00583-COA-R3-CV
The plaintiff filed a complaint against two parties in general sessions court. One defendant
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge J. Steven Stafford
Originating Judge:Judge Damita J. Dandridge |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 12/19/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. Lemonderius Antwan Goodner
M2022-01361-CCA-R3-CD
The defendant, Lemonderius Antwan Goodner, was convicted by a Davidson County Criminal Court jury of premeditated first-degree murder, felony murder, and attempted especially aggravated robbery, for which he received an effective sentence of life imprisonment plus ten years. On appeal, the defendant argues that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his convictions. After reviewing the record and considering the applicable law, we affirm the judgments of the trial court.
Authoring Judge: Judge J. Ross Dyer
Originating Judge:Judge Steve R. Dozier |
Davidson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/19/23 | |
Midfirst Bank v. Tamika L. Cole, et al.
W2023-00440-COA-R3-CV
Appellant appeals the dismissal of his claims related to foreclosed property, asserting that
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge J. Steven Stafford
Originating Judge:Chancellor Jim Kyle |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 12/19/23 | |
State of Tennessee v. Michael Lee Woods, Jr.
M2022-01168-CCA-R3-CD
Michael Lee Woods, Jr., Defendant, was convicted by a jury of two counts of first degree murder, one count of felony murder, one count of attempted first degree murder, one count of employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and one count of possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony drug offense. The convictions stemmed from an incident that left two people dead and one person paralyzed. Defendant was sentenced to an effective sentence of two consecutive life sentences plus 10 years. Following the denial of a motion for new trial, Defendant appealed, challenging: (1) the trial court’s decision to permit the State to introduce evidence of Defendant’s involvement in two unrelated shootings in violation of Tennessee Rule of Evidence 404(b); (2) the trial court’s decision to permit the State to introduce a video clip in which Defendant is seen brandishing a gun; (3) the sufficiency of the evidence with respect to the convictions for first degree murder, felony murder and attempted first degree murder; and (4) his sentence. Defendant also alleges that cumulative errors during the trial entitle him to reversal of the convictions. Because trial counsel failed to object to the introduction of evidence about the two unrelated shootings as well as the video clip of Defendant brandishing a gun and Defendant failed to establish all five factors necessary for plain error review, he is not entitled to relief on those issues. Moreover, we determine that the evidence was sufficient to support the convictions and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in sentencing Defendant. Consequently, the judgments of the trial court are affirmed. However, we remand the matter to the trial court for correction of the judgment form in Count 5 to reflect that the sentence runs consecutively to Counts 1, 2, and 4.
Authoring Judge: Judge Timothy L. Easter
Originating Judge:Judge Steve R. Dozier |
Davidson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 12/18/23 |