James W. Vanover v. State of Tennessee

Petitioner, James W. Vanover, was convicted following a jury trial, for one count of rape of a child, a Class A felony, and two counts of aggravated sexual battery, a Class B felony. He was given an effective sentence of 36 years. On appeal, this Court affirmed the convictions but remanded for sentencing. State v. James Vanover, No. E2005- 1192-CCA-R3-CD, 2006 WL 521496 (Tenn. Crim. App. March 2, 2006). Upon resentencing, he was again sentenced to serve 36 years. On appeal, this Court held that the trial court properly ordered consecutive sentencing at the second sentencing hearing. State v. James Vanover, No. E2006-01342- CCA-R3-CD, 2007 WL 2323386 (Tenn. Crim. App. August 15, 2007) perm. app. denied (Tenn. July 7, 2008). Petitioner timely filed a petition for post- onviction relief, alleging that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. Following an evidentiary hearing, the post-conviction court denied relief, and Petitioner appeals. After review, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.