State of Tennessee v. James Rae Lewter

Case Number
M2007-02723-SC-R11-CD

A jury convicted the defendant of burglary and theft in connection with the break-in of a dental office. The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the convictions, finding that the evidence, which included a white shirt bearing the defendant's DNA found at the crime scene, was insufficient to support the jury's verdict. Upon further review by this Court, we hold that the evidence was sufficient to support a reasonable inference of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals and remand for further proceedings.

Authoring Judge
Justice Sharon G. Lee
Originating Judge
Judge Robert Crigler
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. James Rae Lewter
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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