Summary
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reviewed convictions for DUI, DUI per se, possessing a handgun while under the influence, violating the open container law, and failing to maintain a lane of travel. The defendant argued that the evidence was insufficient to prove intoxication, particularly in light of missing dashcam footage, witness credibility issues, and medical evidence. The court held that the evidence was sufficient and affirmed the trial court’s judgments.
Court
Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals
Jurisdiction
Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals
Decision date
April 22, 2026
Docket number
W2025-00772-CCA-R3-CD
Disposition
affirmed
Questions Presented
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the defendant's conviction for DUI based on impairment.
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the defendant's DUI per se conviction based on a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more.
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the defendant's conviction for possessing a handgun while under the influence of alcohol.
Holdings
- The evidence was sufficient for a rational jury to find beyond a reasonable doubt that Tedunjaye was impaired and that her blood alcohol concentration exceeded the statutory per se limit, thereby supporting the challenged convictions.
Court Document
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