The defendant, Terence Dewayne Borum, pleaded guilty to burglary, theft over $1,000, and vandalism over $500 with the sentence to be determined by the trial court. Following a sentencing hearing, the trial court found the defendant to be a persistent offender and imposed an effective ten-year sentence to be served on probation. The State appeals contending that the trial court erred in finding the defendant to be a persistent, rather than a career, offender.

Appellant medical providers appeal the trial court’s denial of their motions t medical malpractice complaint for failure to strictly comply with Tennessee Code Annotated o dismiss a Section 29-26-122(d)(4). Because we conclude that the trial court had good cause to grant an extension, within which to file a certificate of good faith, we affirm the decision of the trial court.

A Carter County Criminal Court jury convicted the Defendant-Appellant, Leslie Dean Ritchie, Jr., of two counts of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor, a Class B felony. See T.C.A. § 39-13-529(a) (Supp. 2009). The trial court sentenced Ritchie as a Range I, standard offender to concurrent sentences of ten years in confinement. Ritchie’s sole issue on appeal is that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his two convictions.

The Petitioner, James Frederick Hegel, appeals the post-conviction court’s denial of relief from his convictions for rape of a child and incest. On appeal, the Petitioner argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. Upon review, we affirm the judgment of the post- conviction court.

The order appealed is not a final judgment and therefore, we dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

The order from which the pro se incarcerated appellant seeks to appeal was entered on December 13, 2013. The Notice of Appeal was filed more than thirty (30) days from the date of entry of the December 13, 2013 order, even considering the date upon which the appellant placed the Notice of Appeal in the mail for filing with the trial court clerk (February 28, 2014). See Tenn. R. App. P. 20(g). Because the Notice of Appeal was not timely filed, we have no jurisdiction to consider this appeal.

The CLE Committee is looking for new members to present at CLE programs and to assist with program planning. This is a great opportunity to help educate attorneys across the state. If you are interesting in becoming involved, please contact CLE Director Mindy Thomas Fulks at mfulks@tnbar.org

Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve the annual retreat? What would entice you to attend? We would love to improve and increase attendance! E-mail any suggestions to Brittany Sims.

Mark your calendars, the annual alumni meeting will take place at the TBA Annual Convention in Gatlinburg on Friday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the Park Vista Hotel. TBALL alumni also are invited to the Class of 2014 graduation party at 9 p.m. later that night at Ripley’s Aquarium. Don’t miss out on the fun! Please RSVP to Leadership Law Coordinator Brittany Sims.