Gregory L. Smith v. State of Tennessee

The petitioner, Gregory L. Smith, appeals the Madison County Circuit Court’s denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. The petitioner is currently serving a twelve-year sentence following his conviction for aggravated sexual battery, a Class B felony. On appeal, he contends that the postconviction court erred in determining that he received the effective assistance of counsel. Specifically, he contends that trial counsel was ineffective by failing to: (1) adequately investigate;  2) adequately communicate with the petitioner, provide and discuss discovery, prepare the petitioner to testify, and convey plea offers; (3) elicit facts helpful to the defense at trial; and (4) interview and call witnesses for the defense. Following review of the record, we find no error and affirm the denial of post-conviction relief.