Prisoners in Hamilton County often have been convicted without the state’s proving criminal intent for their acts, as required by state law. (Photo Wrcbtv.com)
A dirty state secret: Ignore “guilty mind.” Culpable intent is required by Tennessee law, but judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys reject it. (Courtesy Noogaradio 92.7)
2 words from judges Poole, Statom could solve jail crowding crisis today
2 judges duck tough questions about ‘mens rea’ reform
