Case Number
M2016-01827-CCA-R3-CD
After a jury trial, the defendant, Michael Demond Starks, was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, four counts of attempted second-degree murder, and two counts of aggravated assault. On appeal, the defendant argues the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions because he was suffering from severe mental delusions. Additionally, the defendant argues the jury was improperly instructed on the lesser-included offense of voluntary manslaughter and that the trial court improperly excluded hearsay statements from a defense witness. Following our review, we affirm the judgments of the trial court.
Originating Judge
Judge John D. Wootten, Jr.
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Michael Demond Starks
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
Download PDF Version
starks_michael_demondopn.pdf149.19 KB