State of Tennessee v. Miranda Cheatham

Miranda Cheatham, Defendant, was convicted of second degree murder for the shooting
death of her husband on Halloween of 2016. As a result of the conviction, she was
sentenced to 18 years in incarceration. After the denial of a motion for new trial, Defendant
raises a variety of issues on appeal. On appeal, Defendant argues: (1) the evidence was
insufficient to support the conviction; (2) the evidence supported Defendant’s claim of selfdefense;
(3) the “crime scene negligence” entitles Defendant to a new trial; (4) the
“investigative negligence” by the State entitles Defendant to a new trial; (5) the State
mislabeled evidence presented to the grand jury; (6) the State failed to disclose evidence
in violation of Brady v. Maryland; (7) the trial court permitted improper testimony from
more than one witness; (8) the State committed a discovery violation for failing to disclose
an audio recording; and (9) cumulative error. After a review, we affirm the judgment of
the trial court.