State of Tennessee v. Octavia Cartwright

The Defendant, Octavia Cartwright, was convicted of evading arrest in a motor vehicle with risk of death or injury, attempted first degree murder, two counts of especially aggravated robbery, especially aggravated burglary, and four counts of especially aggravated kidnapping. The Defendant was sentenced to an effective sentence of ninety-one years in prison as a Range I offender. On appeal, the Defendant contends that: (1) there was insufficient evidence to sustain the convictions for attempted murder and especially aggravated kidnapping; (2) the trial court improperly sentenced the Defendant; (3) the trial court erred when it determined the Defendant was competent; and (4) her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated. After throughly reviewing the record and applicable authorities, we affirm the Defendant’s convictions and sentences.