State of Tennessee v. Romelus Caraway

The Appellant, Romelus Caraway, was convicted by a Shelby County jury of aggravated perjury.  On appeal, Caraway argues that the evidence is insufficient to support his conviction. After review, we conclude that the proof fails to establish that Caraway’s perjurious testimony was material to the proceeding at which the testimony was presented. Because materiality is an essential element of the offense of aggravated perjury, we reduce Caraway’s conviction to reflect a conviction for the lesser included offense of simple perjury.