Blog Posts in August, 2012

• Posted By Davis & Hoss, pc 29-Aug-2012

  Motion for New Trial may be amended

  by Lee Davis Justice Holder writing for the Court in State of Tennessee v. Charles E. Lowe-Kelley states that a motion for new trial may be amended by replacement counsel and the trial court retains jurisdiction for the motion despite the original ...

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• Posted By Davis & Hoss, pc 28-Aug-2012

  The Cochran Saga Continues: Two Deputies Suspended

  By Stevie Phillips To obtain an arrest warrant, an officer must submit a sworn affidavit to a judge outlining why there is probable cause to believe that the suspect has committed a crime. Only after determining that there is probable cause does the ...

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• Posted By Davis & Hoss, pc 14-Aug-2012

  TN Court of Criminal Appeals Rejects "Diversion" Appeal

  By Jay Perry The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals recently sided with the trial judge in rejecting a request for “judicial diversion” in State v. Krystal Bowman. Judicial diversion refers to a process by which a trial court can defer ...

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