Michael Higgins v. Sheriff A.C.Gilles Jr.

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON January 23, 2003 Session MICHAEL HIGGINS v. SHERIFF A. C. GILLESS, JR. A Direct Appeal from the Chancery Court for Shelby County No. 109954-3 The Honorable D. J. Alissandratos, Chancellor No. W2001-02829-COA-R3-CV - Filed February 19, 2003 Petitioner, off-duty deputy sheriff, was arrested during bust of known drug house for possession of drug paraphernalia. Upon deputy sheriff’s arrest, Internal Affairs twice ordered petitioner to submit to drug test. At time of requests, petitioner did not have assistance of counsel; however, two Sheriff’s…