State of Tennessee v. Reuben Eugene Mitchell

Case Number
E2017-01739-SC-R11-CD

The defendant, Reuben Eugene Mitchell, was convicted of one count of arson and one count of presenting a false or fraudulent insurance claim.  The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the defendant’s arson conviction but reversed his conviction for presenting a false or fraudulent insurance claim.  We granted the State’s application to appeal to address whether the proof at trial was sufficient to support the defendant’s conviction for presenting a false or fraudulent insurance claim.  Our review leads us to conclude that the evidence was sufficient.  Accordingly, we reverse in part the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals and reinstate the defendant’s conviction for presenting a false or fraudulent insurance claim. 

Authoring Judge
Justice Roger A. Page
Originating Judge
Judge Steven W. Sword
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Reuben Eugene Mitchell
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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