State of Tennessee v. Bruce Wayne Sutton

Case Number
M2016-00284-CCA-R3-CD

Defendant, Bruce Wayne Sutton, pled guilty to attempted initiation of a process to manufacture methamphetamine and received a sentence of nine years and six months.  As part of his plea agreement, Defendant reserved two certified questions of law pursuant to Tennessee Rule of Criminal Procedure 37(b)(2)(A) with regard to the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence obtained during a warrantless search of a residence.  Upon our review of the record and applicable authorities, we determine that based upon his disclaimer of interest in the property, Defendant was without standing to complain about the search.  Therefore, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Authoring Judge
Judge Timothy L. Easter
Originating Judge
Judge Forest A. Durard, Jr.
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Bruce Wayne Sutton
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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