State of Tennessee v. William O. Ewerling

The Appellant, William O. Ewerling, proceeding pro se, appeals his misdemeanor convictions by the Davidson County Criminal Court for possessing a weapon in a public park, possession of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol, and criminal trespass. On appeal, Ewerling argues the trial court erred as follows: (1) improperly admitted hearsay statements; (2) admitted non-relevant evidence; (3) permitted introduction of evidence from a witness who had no personal knowledge of the matter; (4) improperly instructed the jury; and (5) imposed excessive sentences. Additionally, Ewerling argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. After review, we conclude that issues (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) are waived as the record is insufficient to permit a review of these issues. With regard to Ewerling's sufficiency argument, we conclude that the evidence is legally sufficient to support his convictions for possessing a weapon in a public park and possession of a handgun while under the influence. However, we conclude that the evidence is legally insufficient to support his conviction for criminal trespass. Accordingly, the convictions and sentences for possessing a weapon in a public park and possession of a handgun while under the influence are affirmed; the conviction for criminal trespass is reversed and dismissed.