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Date: 09-06-2024
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State of Tennessee v. Jason Lee Kinser
Case Number: 118678
Judge: Steven Wayne Sword
Court: Circuit Court, Knox County, Tennessee
Plaintiff's Attorney: Knox County Tennessee District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Knoxville, Tennessee rape and burglary criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.
In March 2021, the Knox County Grand Jury issued an indictment, charging Defendant, Jason Lee Kinser, with rape and aggravated burglary. Following a trial, a jury found Defendant guilty as charged, and the trial court imposed an effective sentence of thirty years' incarceration. On appeal, Defendant contends that he is entitled to plain error relief based upon testimony during trial that Defendant's name was in a criminal justice database. Defendant also contends that he was under the influence of drugs during trial and was incompetent to waive his right to testify.
Outcome: Affirmed
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