State of Tennessee v. Melissa A. Simmons

The Defendant, Melissa Simmons, pled guilty to driving under the influence, first offense, a Class A misdemeanor. As part of the plea agreement, she intended to reserve the right to appeal a certified question of law pursuant to Tennessee Rule of Criminal Procedure 37(b)(2)(i). Because the judgment form failed to comply with the strict requirements of Rule 37(b)(2), defendant did not properly reserve a certified issue for review. As a result, we are without jurisdiction to review the merits of defendant's claim, and accordingly dismiss her appeal.