State of Tennessee v. Coy J. Cotham, Jr., also known as Cory J. Cotham

Case Number
M2012-01150-CCA-R3-CD

Following a jury trial, the defendant, Coy J. Cotham, Jr., also known as Cory J. Cotham, was convicted of first degree premeditated murder and especially aggravated robbery and sentenced to life without parole and twenty-five years, to be served consecutively.  On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in:  (1) denying his motion to suppress evidence seized pursuant to search warrants; (2)  denying his motion to suppress Wi-Fi evidence; (3) denying his motion to recuse; (4) concluding that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the convictions; (5) allowing evidence of statements to the police by the victim’s husband; (6) allowing evidence of threats made by the defendant; (7) allowing proof as to the affidavit of indigency; (8) instructing the jury regarding parole; and (9) setting the defendant’s sentences and determining that they would be served consecutively.  We have carefully reviewed the record and conclude that the defendant’s assignments of error are without merit.  Accordingly, the judgments are affirmed.

Authoring Judge
Judge Alan E. Glenn
Originating Judge
Judge Cheryl A. Blackburn
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Coy J. Cotham, Jr., also known as Cory J. Cotham
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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