State of Tennessee v. Shira Jean Stafford

Case Number
M2013-01319-CCA-R3-CD

Appellant, Shira Jean Stafford, was indicted by the Jackson County Grand Jury for preventing or obstructing a law enforcement officer from effecting a stop, frisk, halt, or arrest in violation of Tennessee Code Annotated section 39-16-602.  She was convicted by a jury and sentenced to six months, to be served on probation.  After the denial of a motion for new trial, she appealed.  Appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence; the trial court’s decision to allow evidence regarding a civil case during the criminal trial; and the trial court’s failure to issue a curative instruction to the jury.  After a review of the record and applicable authorities, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Authoring Judge
Judge Jerry L. Smith
Originating Judge
Judge John D. Wootten, Jr.
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Shira Jean Stafford
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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