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State of Tennessee v. Jason Lee Kinser
Date: 09-06-2024
Case Number: 118678
Judge: Steven Wayne Sword
Court: Circuit Court, Knox County, Tennessee
Plaintiff's Attorney: Knox County Tennessee District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
In March 2021, the Knox County Grand Jury issued an indictment, charging Defendant, Jason Lee Kinser, with rape and aggravated burglary. Following a trial, a jury found Defendant guilty as charged, and the trial court imposed an effective sentence of thirty years' incarceration. On appeal, Defendant contends that he is entitled to plain error relief based upon testimony during trial that Defendant's name was in a criminal justice database. Defendant also contends that he was under the influence of drugs during trial and was incompetent to waive his right to testify.
Knoxville, Tennessee rape and burglary criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.
In March 2021, the Knox County Grand Jury issued an indictment, charging Defendant, Jason Lee Kinser, with rape and aggravated burglary. Following a trial, a jury found Defendant guilty as charged, and the trial court imposed an effective sentence of thirty years' incarceration. On appeal, Defendant contends that he is entitled to plain error relief based upon testimony during trial that Defendant's name was in a criminal justice database. Defendant also contends that he was under the influence of drugs during trial and was incompetent to waive his right to testify.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Tennessee v. Jason Lee Kinser?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Tennessee v. Jason Lee Kinser?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Knox County, Tennessee, TN. The presiding judge was Steven Wayne Sword.
Who were the attorneys in State of Tennessee v. Jason Lee Kinser?
Plaintiff's attorney: Knox County Tennessee District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Knoxville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Tennessee v. Jason Lee Kinser decided?
This case was decided on September 6, 2024.