State of Tennessee v. Jerry Bell

Following a jury trial, the Defendant, Jerry Bell, was convicted of two counts of aggravated robbery, one count of aggravated burglary, one count of aggravated assault, and one count of possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to employ it in the commission of aggravated robbery. On appeal, the Defendant argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions because the State failed to prove his identity beyond a reasonable doubt. We conclude that the evidence is sufficient to support his convictions but that the convictions for both aggravated robbery and possession of a deadly weapon violate double jeopardy protections. The Defendant’s conviction for possession of a deadly weapon is dismissed. The Defendant’s remaining convictions and sentences are affirmed.  We remand solely for the entry of an appropriate judgment consistent with this opinion.