Narrative Opinion Summary
Thomas J. McKee, acting pro se, appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee regarding a decision from the Criminal Court of Knox County (Case No. 69610). The appellate court found reversible error in the trial court's judgment. Consequently, the court reversed the trial court's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings in accordance with their opinion. Costs associated with the appeal were assessed against the State of Tennessee. The decision was rendered by Judges James Curwood Witt, Jr., David G. Hayes, and Norma McGee Ogle.
Legal Issues Addressed
Assessment of Appeal Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The costs associated with the appeal were not imposed on the appellant but instead were assessed against the State of Tennessee.
Reasoning: Costs associated with the appeal were assessed against the State of Tennessee.
Reversible Error in Trial Court Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court identified a reversible error in the trial court's judgment, leading to the reversal of the decision and remand for further proceedings.
Reasoning: The appellate court found reversible error in the trial court's judgment.