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STATE OF TENNESSEE v. ADAM LEE LOPER

TENNCRIMAPPOctober 22, 2020No. M2019-02258-CCA-R3-CD
Defendant WinADAM LEE LOPER

Case Details

Judge(s)
Judge Alan E. Glenn
Status
Published
Procedural Posture
criminal appeal of sentencing decision

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Outcome

Defendant's appeal of his three-year incarceration sentence for theft of more than $2,500 was denied. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment and rejection of the defendant's request for probation.

Excerpt

On September 30, 2019, the Defendant, Adam Lee Loper, pleaded guilty to theft of more than $2,500. The trial court imposed athree-year sentence of incarceration. The Defendant argues on appeal that the trial court erred in denying his request for probation. After thorough review, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

What This Ruling Means

**What Happened:** This case involved Adam Lee Loper, who stole more than $2,500 from his employer. In September 2019, Loper pleaded guilty to the theft charge. The trial court sentenced him to three years in prison. Loper appealed this decision, asking for probation instead of jail time. **What the Court Decided:** The appeals court rejected Loper's request and upheld his three-year prison sentence. The court affirmed the trial court's original decision to deny probation and require Loper to serve time in prison for his theft conviction. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This ruling serves as a clear reminder that stealing from employers can lead to serious criminal consequences, including significant prison time. Workers should understand that theft of company property or money - even if they believe they deserve it or have justifications - can result in both job loss and criminal prosecution. The courts take workplace theft seriously, especially when larger amounts are involved. Employees facing financial difficulties should seek legitimate help through employee assistance programs, unions, or legal aid rather than risking their freedom through theft.

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