State v. Bunch

OPINION

DROWOTA, Justice.

The issue presented on appeal is whether the Court of Criminal Appeals erred in reversing the action of the trial court in denying the Defendant’s application for suspension of sentence and probation.

The abbreviated record shows that a warrant was issued for the arrest of the Defendant, Jerry Bunch, on the charge of driving under the influence of an intoxicant on March 23, 1980. The case was heard in the general sessions court of Knox County on August 18, 1980, at which time the Defendant was found guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined $50.00 and sentenced to…