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· 3/8/2011

State, Department of Children's Services v. Tikindra G.

Citations

  • 347 S.W.3d 188
  • 2011 Tenn. App. LEXIS 111
  • 2011 WL 807553

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  • “Findings of fact based on witness credibility are given great deference and will not be disturbed absent clear evidence to the contrary.”
  • “The records and the undisputed testimony describe an infant whose appearance was shocking, with no fat whatsoever under his skin, skin hanging over his bones, and in respiratory distress.”
  • proof supported finding that intellectually-challenged mother had enough ability to recognize the importance of facts presented to her and appreciate the risk of abuse or neglect to her children, and thus supported finding that her neglect was knowing
  • proof supported finding that intellectually-challenged mother had enough ability to recognize the importance of facts presented to her and appreciate the risk of abuse or neglect to her children, and thus supported finding that her neglect was - 12 - knowing

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Judges: Judge Holly M. Kirby

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