Legal Opinion

State v. Smith

Tennessee Supreme Court

Decided February 7, 1972PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

JENKINS, Special Justice.

Respondent was by separate indictments charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and the unlawful possession of legend drugs. The cases were consolidated for trial.

Respondent was convicted for unlawful possession of legend drugs and his punishment fixed at a fine of $500.00.

Respondent’s Counsel tendered a special request that the trial judge charge not only the law relative to the unlawful possession of marijuana but also of the offense of an intent to commit a felony.

The trial judge granted the request and the jury found him guilty of this offense and…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Aguilar v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
  2. Jones v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1960
  3. Johnson v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1948
  4. Giordenello v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1958
  5. Rugendorf v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1964

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Meadows v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1993
  2. State v. NorrisCourt of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee · 2000
  3. State v. Charles R. MencerCourt of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee · 2010
  4. State v. Joe TyusCourt of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee · 1998
  5. State v. NorrisCourt of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee · 2000

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