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October 1, 2012
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled today that misdemeanor convictions for passing worthless checks may be used to impeach credibility because the offense of passing worthless checks involves dishonesty.Wanda F. Russell was indicted on four counts of theft over $1,000 but less than $10,000. The State…
September 27, 2012
The Tennessee Supreme Court has upheld a ten-day suspension of a student at Hillsboro High School in Nashville.On September 5, 2008, Christian Heyne, a senior and captain of the football team, injured another student when he pinned the student’s foot under one of the wheels of his car. The…
September 26, 2012
Knoxville, Tenn. – In a unanimous opinion which is expected to limit the prospects of a reduced sentence in the appeal of a criminal case, the Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated the trial court’s three-year sentences of Susan Renee Bise of Greene County.In September of 2008, construction tools and…
September 21, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.—The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization announced it has awarded funds from its reserves to projects supporting the Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Initiative. The Commission’s reserves accumulate from fees paid by lawyers who do not complete the…
September 10, 2012
Chief Justice Gary Wade will administer the oath of office to Judge Don Ash on September 14, 2012, at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse. The Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association will host a reception immediately following at the Maple Street Grill. The swearing in ceremony will…
September 7, 2012
From Williamson HeraldBy Donna O'Neil, Managing EditorOn the heels of an across the District victory, topping all boxes on the tally in the March election, attorney Michael W. Binkley became Judge Michael W. Binkley in the historic Courthouse in Franklin, Friday.Surrounded by friends and esteemed…
September 7, 2012
From The Jackson SunBy: Ned B. HunterHis son held open the black robe of the 26th Judicial Circuit Court, as Nathan Blake Pride slipped first his right arm and then his left through the sleeves to officially become the district’s first black judge.Pride was elected to the bench on Aug. 2,…
August 28, 2012
Judge-Elect Michael W. Binkley will be sworn in as a Circuit Court Judge for the 21st Judicial District on Friday, August 31, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Historic Courthouse in Franklin.Investiture Invitation
August 24, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Memphis today to review the seven applicants for the 30th Judicial District Criminal Court vacancy. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Criminal Court Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. as U.S. District Court Judge for Western Tennessee…
August 20, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Murfreesboro on Friday, Aug. 17 to review the 13 applicants for the 16th Judicial District Circuit Court vacancy. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash as Senior Judge. After holding a…
August 2, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Seven attorneys have applied to fill the Criminal Court vacancy in the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Criminal Court Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. as U.S. District Court Judge for Western Tennessee.The Judicial…
August 1, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – Thirteen attorneys have applied to fill the Circuit Court vacancy in the 16th Judicial District, which serves Rutherford and Cannon counties. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash as Senior Judge.The Judicial Nominating Commission will hold…
July 11, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for the Criminal Court vacancy in the 30th Judicial District, which includes Shelby County. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Criminal Court Judge John T. Fowlkes, Jr. as U.S. District Court Judge for…
July 10, 2012
Nashville, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 16th Judicial District, which includes Rutherford and Cannon counties. The vacancy was created by the appointment of Circuit Court Judge Don R. Ash as Senior Judge. …
June 15, 2012
Judge Monte D. Watkins recently received the 2012 Z. Alexander Looby Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in the legal community, academia and public service. Watkins has been a criminal court judge since 2003. Prior to his appointment, he worked as a private…
June 11, 2012
From the Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Childers was honored with the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Frank F. Drowota III Outstanding Judicial Service Award today at the group’s annual meeting in Memphis. The Drowota Award is given to a judge or judicial…
March 20, 2012
We are saddened to report that retired Chancellor Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr. has passed away.
Funeral Services are planned for Monday, March 26 at 12 p.m. at the Kayne Avenue Baptist Church, 1025 12th Ave. S, Nashville, Tenn. The family will also receive visitors an hour…
March 29, 2012
A reception honoring retired Circuit Court Judge Barbara Haynes will be March 29, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Davidson County Courthouse. Contributions are also being accepted to procure a portrait of Judge Haynes, to be hung in the Third Circuit Courtroom.
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April 1, 2012
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Monday, March 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.Historic Metropolitan CourthouseSixth Floor LobbyOne Public SquareNashville, Tenn.From the Governor's Office
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Phillip Robinson…
February 10, 2012
Jackson, Tenn. – The Judicial Nominating Commission met in Jackson today to review the four applicants for the judicial vacancy in the 26th Judicial District created by the appointment of Roger A. Page to the Court of Criminal Appeals.After holding a public hearing and interview for each applicant…