Reasonable Duration of Investigatory Detentions in DUI Cases: State of Tennessee v. Montgomery Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Mechelle L. Montgomery, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Cumulative Evidentiary Errors Entitle Defendant to New Trial: State of Tennessee v. Frederick Herron Introduction State of Tennessee v. Frederick Herron, 461 S.W.3d 890 (Tenn. 2015), deals with...
State Not Required to Prove Reasonable Reunification Efforts in Parental Rights Termination Cases: Tennessee Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of In re Kaliyah S. et...
Termination of Parental Rights Without Mandatory Proof of Reasonable Efforts: In re Kaliyah S. et al. Introduction The case of In re Kaliyah S. et al. (455 S.W.3d 533) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Expert Testimony and Hearsay Evidence: Insights from Kendrick v. State Introduction Edward Thomas Kendrick, III v. State of Tennessee, 454 S.W.3d 450 (Tenn. 2015),...
Duty to Present Mitigation: Effective Counsel in Capital Sentencing – Davidson v. State of Tennessee Introduction Case: Jerry Ray Davidson v. State of Tennessee, 453 S.W.3d 386 (Tenn. 2014) Court:...
Recklessness as Sufficient Mens Rea in Tennessee Rape of a Child and Aggravated Sexual Battery Cases: State v. Clark Introduction State of Tennessee v. Fred Chad Clark, II (452 S.W.3d 268) is a...
Reaffirmation of Non-Liability for Property Owners in Independent Contractor Negligence: Parker v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising Introduction The case of Parker v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising,...
Appellate Deference in Telephonic Testimony: Terri Ann Kelly v. Willard Reed Kelly Introduction The case of Terri Ann Kelly v. Willard Reed Kelly, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee in...
Enhancing Protections Against Prosecutorial Misconduct: Upholding Defendant's Right to Silence and Brady Obligations in State of Tennessee v. Noura Jackson Introduction State of Tennessee v. Noura...
Affirmation of Mandatory Independent Judicial Grounds for Summary Judgment: Mary C. Smith v. UHS of Lakeside, Inc. Introduction The case of Mary C. Smith v. UHS of Lakeside, Inc., reported at 439...
Defining 'Pending' and Addressing Multiplicity in False Reporting: Insights from State of Tennessee v. Glo Smith Introduction The case of State of Tennessee v. Glo Smith (436 S.W.3d 751) represents a...
Effective Assistance of Counsel and Waiver of Appeal: Insights from Guadalupe Arroyo v. State of Tennessee Introduction Guadalupe Arroyo v. State of Tennessee, 434 S.W.3d 555 (Tenn. 2014), is a...
Appellate Review Standards for Judicial Diversion: Insights from STATE of Tennessee v. Kiara Tashawn King Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. Kiara Tashawn King, 432 S.W.3d 316 (Tenn. 2014), is a...
Reinforcing Trustworthiness and Corroboration in Criminal Convictions: Insights from STATE of Tennessee v. Courtney Bishop Introduction The case of STATE of Tennessee v. Courtney Bishop (431 S.W.3d...
Retroactive Application of Constitutional Criminal Law in Tennessee: Insights from Bush v. State Introduction Bush v. State, 428 S.W.3d 1 (Tenn. 2014), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee,...
Effective Consent in Aggravated Burglary: Insights from STATE of Tennessee v. Marcus Pope Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. Marcus Pope is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Tennessee that...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Immigration Consequences of Guilty Plea: Garcia v. Tennessee Introduction The case of Juan Alberto Blanco Garcia v. State of Tennessee, reported at (425 S.W.3d...
Abuse of Discretion Standard Established for Consecutive Sentencing in State of Tennessee v. James Allen Pollard Introduction State of Tennessee v. James Allen Pollard, 432 S.W.3d 851 (Tenn. 2013),...
Bond Requirement Exception for Tenants Who Surrender Possession Prior to Appeal in Tennessee Unlawful Detainer Actions Introduction The Supreme Court of Tennessee, in Edith JOHNSON et al. v. Mark C....