State of Tennessee v. Teddy Ray Mitchell - Dissenting

Case Number
E2008-02672-SC-R11-CD

I write separately to dissent from the majority’s decision to affirm the defendant’s conviction for disorderly conduct. After giving proper deference to the jury’s verdict, I cannot agree that the evidence is sufficient to support Mr. Mitchell’s conviction for disorderly conduct. Moreover, I conclude that Mr. Mitchell’s conduct was protected as free speech.

Authoring Judge
Justice Sharon G. Lee
Originating Judge
Judge John F. Dugger, Jr.
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Teddy Ray Mitchell - Dissenting
Date Filed
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This is a dissenting opinion