Darryl D. Jackson v. State of Tennessee

On November 2, 2001, the Davidson County Grand Jury returned a three count indictment against the Petitioner, Darryl D. Jackson. He was charged with possession of a schedule VI controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, and driving on a suspended license. On January 22, 2002, he pled guilty to possession of a schedule VI controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver. The other two charges were dismissed. The appellant received a two year and one month sentence and was given a recommendation for the Department of Correction's Boot Camp program. On October 4. 2002, the petitioner filed a petition for post-conviction relief and an amended petition on November 14, 2002. A hearing was held on February 18, 2003 and on March 3, 2003, the trial court entered an order denying the petitioner's request for post-conviction relief. In this appeal, the appellant argues that the post-conviction court erred in finding that his guilty plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily and was not the result of trial counsel's ineffective assistance. After a review of the record, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.