Yolanda D. Barefield v. State of Tennessee

Case Number
M2009-01319-CCA-R3-PC

The pro se petitioner, Yolanda D. Barefield, appeals the summary dismissal of her petition for post-conviction relief. On appeal, she alleges that she entered an involuntary guilty plea due to the ineffective assistance of counsel. After careful review, we remand to the trial court for appointment of counsel and a hearing regarding the issue of whether the petitioner received ineffective assistance of counsel with regard to her guilty plea to felony escape.

Authoring Judge
Judge John Everett Williams
Originating Judge
Judge Mark J. Fishburn
Case Name
Yolanda D. Barefield v. State of Tennessee
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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