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State of Tennessee v. Timerell Nelson

TENNCRIMAPPSeptember 21, 2018No. W2017-02279-CCA-R3-CD
Defendant WinTimerell Nelson

Case Details

Judge(s)
Judge Alan E. Glenn
Status
Published
Procedural Posture
Appeal - criminal conviction appeal to Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Outcome

Appellate court affirmed the trial court's conviction of Timerell Nelson for especially aggravated robbery, attempted second degree murder, and firearm employment during criminal attempt, rejecting defendant's argument that insufficient evidence supported the especially aggravated robbery conviction absent serious bodily injury to the victim.

Excerpt

On August 25 and 26, 2017, the Defendant, Timerell Nelson, was convicted of especially aggravated robbery, attempted second degree murder, and employment of a firearm during the commission of criminal attempt second degree murder. The trial court sentenced the Defendant to a total effective sentence of 16 years and the Defendant now argues on appeal that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his especially aggravated robbery conviction because the victim did not suffer serious bodily injury. See Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-401(a). After thorough review, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

What This Ruling Means

**What happened:** This was a criminal case, not an employment dispute. Timerell Nelson was convicted of especially aggravated robbery, attempted second degree murder, and using a firearm during the commission of a crime in August 2017. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Nelson appealed his conviction, arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to support the especially aggravated robbery charge because the victim didn't suffer serious bodily injury. **What the court decided:** The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld all of Nelson's convictions. The court rejected his argument that the especially aggravated robbery conviction required proof of serious bodily injury to the victim. The appellate court found that the evidence was sufficient to support all the charges against him. **Why this matters for workers:** This case doesn't directly impact employment law or workers' rights since it's a criminal matter rather than a workplace dispute. However, it serves as a reminder that criminal convictions can significantly affect someone's employment prospects and career. Many employers conduct background checks and may be reluctant to hire individuals with serious criminal convictions, particularly those involving violence or weapons. Workers should understand that criminal behavior can have long-lasting consequences for their professional lives.

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