Pace v. State

COOPER, Justice.

OPINION

This case arose in the Criminal Court of Hamilton County. The appellant, Carol Pace, protests a ruling by the trial judge of that court, holding certain portions of the pretrial diversion statute, T.C.A. § 40-2105 et seq., unconstitutional.

The appellant was indicted for fraudulent breach of trust. She asked that the district attorney place her on pretrial diversion. Upon his refusal, she petitioned the court to review his decision, pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 40-2108(b). In an order dated November 1, 1977, the court dismissed her petition, holding that…