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· 11/22/2024

State of Tennesse v. Antonio M. Starnes

Syllabus

A Rutherford County jury found Defendant, Antonio M. Starnes, guilty of first degree premeditated murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted violent felon. The trial court imposed an effective sentence of life plus seventeen years and six months. On appeal, Defendant contends: (1) the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions; (2) the trial court erred in issuing a flight instruction; and (3) the trial court failed to properly poll the jury. We remand for entry of judgments reflecting the trial court's dismissal of Counts 2, 4, 5, and 6. We otherwise affirm the judgments of the trial court.

Judges: Judge Matthew J. Wilson

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