State of Tennessee v. Michael Joseph Arbuckle

Case Number
M2000-02885-CCA-R3-CD

A Sumner County jury convicted the Defendant, Michael Joseph Arbuckle, of one count of driving under the influence, one count of driving under the influence, per se, and one count of driving under
the influence, second offense. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial court merged the convictions and sentenced the Defendant to eleven months and twenty-nine days, with all but sixty days suspended. In this appeal, the Defendant contends that the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion to suppress the results of a blood alcohol test, (2) admitting the blood alcohol test results despite
incomplete evidence of the chain of custody, (3) admitting the blood alcohol test results despite a lack of relevance, and (4) finding that sufficient evidence existed for a reasonable jury to find the Defendant guilty. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Authoring Judge
Judge David H. Welles
Originating Judge
Judge Jane W. Wheatcraft
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Michael Joseph Arbuckle
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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