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tactical advantage over defense in Tennessee

67 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1997–2026 15 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Woodgreen
tenn · 1996 · cited in 62 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–2026
2 sentences

2026As to the second factor, the reason for the delay, we note that the Tennessee Supreme Court identified the following reasons for delay: “(1) intentional delay to gain a tactical advantage over the defense or delay designed to harass the defendant; (2) bureaucratic indifference or negligence; (3) delay necessary to the fair and effective prosecution of the case; and (4) delay caused, or acquiesced in, by the defense.” Id. at 346-47 (footnotes omitted).

2025Delays can be “intentional . . . to gain a tactical advantage over the defense or . . . designed to harass the defendant.” State v. Wood, 924 S.W.2d 342, 346 (Tenn. 1996).

4162
State v. Simmonsgreen
tenn · 2001 · cited in 6 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025Wood, 924 S.W.2d at 346-47 ; see also Simmons, 54 S.W.3d at 759 .

2021State v. Wood, 924 S.W.2d 342, 346 (Tenn. 1996); see also Simmons, 54 S.W.3d at 759 .

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State v. Vickersgreen
tenncrimapp · 1997 · cited in 4 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2013
2 sentences

2013Reasons for delay fall within four identifiable categories: “(1) intentional delay to gain a tactical advantage over the defense or delay designed to harass the defendant; (2) bureaucratic indifference or negligence; (3) delay necessary to the fair and effective prosecution of the case; and (4) delay caused, or acquiesced in, by the defense.” State v. Vickers, 985 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Tenn. Crim.

2013Reasons for delay fall within four identifiable categories: “(1) intentional delay to gain a tactical advantage over the defense or delay designed to harass the defendant; (2) bureaucratic indifference or negligence; (3) delay necessary to the fair and effective prosecution of the case; and (4) delay caused, or acquiesced in, by the defense.” State v. Vickers, 985 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Tenn. Crim.

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Barker v. Wingogreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 6 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2011–2024
2 sentences

2024Wood, 942 S.W.2d at 346-47 ; see also Barker, 407 U.S. at 531 .

2022Intentional delay is “weighted heavily” against the State while “negligence or oversight are considered against the government but afforded comparatively more neutral weight.” Barker, 407 U.S. at 531 .

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State v. Utleygreen
tenn · 1997 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See State v. Carico, 968 S.W.2d 280, 284 , 285 n.4 (Tenn. 1998); State v. Utley, 956 S.W.2d 489, 495 (Tenn. 1997); State v. Gilley, 297 S.W.3d 739, 755 (Tenn. Crim.

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State v. Gilleygreen
tenncrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See State v. Carico, 968 S.W.2d 280, 284 , 285 n.4 (Tenn. 1998); State v. Utley, 956 S.W.2d 489, 495 (Tenn. 1997); State v. Gilley, 297 S.W.3d 739, 755 (Tenn. Crim.

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State v. Caricogreen
tenn · 1998 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See State v. Carico, 968 S.W.2d 280, 284 , 285 n.4 (Tenn. 1998); State v. Utley, 956 S.W.2d 489, 495 (Tenn. 1997); State v. Gilley, 297 S.W.3d 739, 755 (Tenn. Crim.

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State v. Wallacegreen
tenncrimapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002State v. Wood, 924 S.W.2d 342, 346-347 (Tenn. 1996); cf. State v. Wallace, 648 S.W.2d 264, 269 (Tenn. Crim.

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State v. Harrisgreen
tenn · 2000 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See State v. Harris, 33 S.W.3d 767, 769 (Tenn. 2000 ). -6- Reasons for delay generally fall into four categories: “(1) intentional delay to gain a tactical advantage over the defense or delay designed to harass the defendant; (2) bureaucratic indifference or negligence; (3) delay necessary to the fair and effective prosecution of the case; and (4) delay caused, or acquiesced in, by the defense.” Wood, 924 S.W.2d at 346-47 (footnotes omitted).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Easterly green
tenncrimapp · 2001
2 sentences

2014Intentional delay is “weighted heavily” against the State while “negligence or oversight are considered against the [State] but afforded comparatively more neutral weight.” Easterly, 77 S.W.3d at 236 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 631 , 92 S.Ct. 2182 ).

2014Intentional delay is “weighted heavily” against the State while “negligence or oversight are considered against the [State] but afforded comparatively more neutral weight.” Easterly, 77 S.W.3d at 236 (citing Barker, 407 U.S. at 531 ).

32011–2014
State v. Basile green
mo · 1997
1 sentence

2024Wood, 942 S.W.2d at 346-47 ; see also Barker, 407 U.S. at 531 .

12024–2024

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-14-101 (38) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 (14) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-401 (14) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 (13) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-113 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-115 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-202 (9) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-102 (8) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-103 (8) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-103 (7) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-110 (7) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-302 (6)

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

TN 67 (1997–2026) LA 7 (2011–2025)

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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