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sentence presumption in Tennessee

106 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1976–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (20)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Ashbygreen
tenn · 1991 · cited in 78 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–2012
2 sentences

2012T.C.A. § 40-35-401(d) (2010); State v. Ashby, 823 S.W.2d 166, 169 (Tenn. 1991).

2010T.C.A. § 40-35-401(d) (2006); State v. Ashby, 823 S.W.2d 166, 169 (Tenn. 1991).

7678
State v. Taylorgreen
tenncrimapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 ; State v. Taylor, 63 S.W.3d 400, 411 (Tenn. Crim.

2021See Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 ; State v. Taylor, 63 S.W.3d 400, 411 (Tenn. Crim.

22
State v. Gentrygreen
tenncrimapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987T.C.A. §§ 40-21-104(a)(1), 40-35-303(b); State v. Gentry, 656 S.W.2d 53, 55 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).

1987T.C.A. §§ 40-21-104(a)(1), 40-35-303(b); State v. Gentry, 656 S.W.2d 53, 55 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).

22
State of Tennessee v. Christine Caudlegreen
tenn · 2012 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2013The State contends that because the record does not include a transcript of the guilty plea hearing, “the trial court’s sentencing decision should be presumed correct.” In State v. Caudle, 388 S.W.3d 273 (Tenn. 2012), our supreme court recently held that “when a record does not include a transcript of the hearing on a guilty plea, the Court of Criminal Appeals should determine on a case-by-case basis whether the record is sufficient for a meaningful review of the defendant’s sentence under the standard adopted in Bise.” Id. at 279 .

2013The State contends that because the record does not include a transcript of the guilty plea hearing, “the trial court’s sentencing decision should be presumed correct.” In State v. Caudle, 388 S.W.3d 273 (Tenn. 2012), our supreme court recently held that “when a record does not include a transcript of the hearing on a guilty plea, the Court of Criminal Appeals should determine on a case-by-case basis whether the record is sufficient for a meaningful review of the defendant’s sentence under the standard adopted in Bise.” Id. at 279 .

12
Caldwell v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998The appellants next assert that the prosecutor diminished the jury’s sense of responsibility in determining the sentence in violation of Caldwell v. Mississippi, 472 U.S. 320 , 105 S.Ct. 2633 , 86 L.Ed.2d 231 .

1998The appellants next assert that the prosecutor diminished the jury’s sense of responsibility in determining the sentence in violation of Caldwell v. Mississippi, 472 U.S. 320 , 105 S.Ct. 2633 , 86 L.Ed.2d 231 .

12
State of Tennessee v. LaJuan Harbisongreen
tenn · 2018 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Id. at *12 . however, has not pursued the double jeopardy issue at trial or on appeal, see State v. Harbison, 539 S.W.3d 149, 164 (Tenn. 2018) (explaining that double jeopardy violations are capable of being waived); Baker v. State, 417 S.W.3d 428, 439 (Tenn. 2013) (holding that post-conviction relief is not available from ineffective assistance of counsel in a criminal contempt proceeding), and the trial court did not engage with the issue when Grandmother raised it.

11
Tracy Rose Baker v. State of Tennesseegreen
tenn · 2013 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Id. at *12 . however, has not pursued the double jeopardy issue at trial or on appeal, see State v. Harbison, 539 S.W.3d 149, 164 (Tenn. 2018) (explaining that double jeopardy violations are capable of being waived); Baker v. State, 417 S.W.3d 428, 439 (Tenn. 2013) (holding that post-conviction relief is not available from ineffective assistance of counsel in a criminal contempt proceeding), and the trial court did not engage with the issue when Grandmother raised it.

11
State v. McCrawgreen
tenn · 1977 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015App. 1971); see also McCraw, 551 S.W.2d at 694 (concluding that the expiration of a sentence does not bar a petitioner’s filing a post-conviction petition).

11
State of Tennessee v. Susan Renee Bisegreen
tenn · 2012 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013He asserts this Court should conduct a de novo review of the sentence with no presumption of correctness because “the trial court did not sufficiently follow the Tennessee Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989 so as to entitle the judgment of the trial court to a presumption of correctness.” The State responds that the court properly denied alternative sentencing and that the proper standard of review was announced in State v. Bise, 380 S.W.3d 682, 706 (Tenn. 2012), and is an abuse of discretion with a presumption of reasonableness.

11
State v. Samuelsgreen
tenn · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See State v. Samuels, 44 S.W.3d 489, 492 (Tenn. 2001). -7- Upon a challenge to the sentence imposed, this Court has a duty to conduct a de novo review of the sentence with a presumption that the determinations made by the trial court are correct.

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State v. Coopergreen
tenncrimapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008T.C.A. § 40-35-209(c) (2006); State v. Cooper, 977 S.W.2d 130, 132 (Tenn. Crim.

11
McLaney v. Bellgreen
tenn · 2001 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See McLaney v. Bell, 59 S.W.3d 90, 93 (Tenn. 2001).

11
State v. Imfeldgreen
tenn · 2002 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Id. §§ 40-35-103(5), -210(b); State v. Imfeld, 70 S.W.3d 698, 704 (Tenn. 2002). 1.

11
Dixon v. Hollandgreen
tenn · 2002 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Dixon v. Holland, 70 S.W.3d 33, 37 (Tenn. 2002).

11
State v. Smithgreen
tenncrimapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 40-35-102 , -103, -210 (1997); State v. Smith, 735 S.W.2d 859, 863 (Tenn. Crim.

11
State v. Melvingreen
tenncrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See State v. Melvin, 913 S.W.2d 195, 203 (Tenn.Crim.App.1995).

11
Archer v. Stategreen
tenn · 1993 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Archer v. State, 851 S.W.2d 157, 164 (Tenn. 1993).

11
Stiller v. Stategreen
tenn · 1974 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See, e.g., Stiller v. State, 516 S.W.2d 617 (Tenn. 1974) (probation granted where defendant forged bank notes in sum of $26,000, made false banking entries and embezzled $65,740.00); State v. Grissom, 959 S.W.2d 514, 520 (Tenn. Crim.

11
Marks v. Southern Trust Companygreen
tenn · 1958 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Marks, 203 Tenn. at 205 , 310 S.W.2d at 438 (stressing the importance of the settlor’s intent “as evidenced by all the provisions of the instrument.”).

1997See Marks, 203 Tenn. at 205 , 310 S.W.2d at 438 (stressing the importance of the settlor’s intent “as evidenced by all the provisions of the instrument.”).

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State v. Adkinsgreen
tenn · 1987 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See State v. Adkins, 725 S.W.2d 660 (Tenn.1987); State v. Hartman, 703 S.W.2d 106 (Tenn.1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Brewer green
tenncrimapp · 1993
2 sentences

2010State v. Brewer, 875 S.W.2d 298 (Tenn.Crim.App. 1993); State v. Ashby, Id.

2010State v. Brewer, 875 S.W.2d 298 (Tenn.Crim.App. 1993); State v. Ashby, Id.

12010–2010
Blakely v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2005Sentence The defendant filed a post-argument motion for sentence review in light of Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. ____ , 124 S. Ct. 2531 , 159 L.

2005Sentence The defendant filed a post-argument motion for sentence review in light of Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. ____ , 124 S. Ct. 2531 , 159 L.

12005–2005
State v. Walker green
tenn · 1995
2 sentences

2001Expiration of the Sentence The test for determining whether a defendant’s sentence has expired was first established by this Court in State v. Walker, 905 S.W.2d 554 (Tenn.1995).

2001Expiration of the Sentence The test for determining whether a defendant’s sentence has expired was first established by this Court in State v. Walker, 905 S.W.2d 554 (Tenn.1995).

12001–2001
State v. Middlebrooks red
tenn · 1992
1 sentence

1998The trial court found:- (1) that the Petitioner was afforded the effective assistance of counsel; (2) that no Brady violations were proven and nothing was introduced to show the alleged violations were material to his punishment; (3) that the sentence was not a violation of the Double Jeopardy clause; (4) that the claims concerning the flight instruction and appearance before a Magistrate were waived because there was no objection at trial or on direct appeal; (5) that the “heinous, atrocious or cruel” aggravating circumstance is constitutional; (6) that Tennessee’s death penalty is not cruel

11998–1998
State v. Goad green
tenn · 1986
1 sentence

1996The trial court denied the request for an early adjournment, stating that it “wouldn’t allow that testimony at the sentence hearing.” Id. at 852 .

11996–1996
State v. Hartman green
tenn · 1985
1 sentence

1989See State v. Adkins, 725 S.W.2d 660 (Tenn.1987); State v. Hartman, 703 S.W.2d 106 (Tenn.1985).

11989–1989
Graham v. State green
tenn · 1957
2 sentences

1976In Graham v. State, 202 Tenn. 423 , 304 S.W.2d 622 (1957) and Smith v. State, 527 S.W.2d 737 (Tenn.1975), which were pre- Farris decisions, our Supreme Court held that any reference to parole possibilities during argument was improper.

1976In Graham v. State, 202 Tenn. 423 , 304 S.W.2d 622 (1957) and Smith v. State, 527 S.W.2d 737 (Tenn.1975), which were pre- Farris decisions, our Supreme Court held that any reference to parole possibilities during argument was improper.

11976–1976
Smith v. State green
tenn · 1975
1 sentence

1976In Graham v. State, 202 Tenn. 423 , 304 S.W.2d 622 (1957) and Smith v. State, 527 S.W.2d 737 (Tenn.1975), which were pre- Farris decisions, our Supreme Court held that any reference to parole possibilities during argument was improper.

11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-401 (80) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-102 (68) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 (53) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-103 (45) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 (41) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-112 (36) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-113 (33) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-303 (27) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-115 (24) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-106 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-401 (10) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-101 (9)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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