Chris Allen Dykes v. David Sexton, Warden

Case Number
E2011-00592-CCA-R3-HC

The Petitioner, Chris Allen Dykes, appeals as of right from the Johnson County Circuit Court’s summary dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Petitioner contends (1) that the habeas corpus court erred by dismissing his petition on procedural grounds and (2) that the judgments against him are void because they reflect a conviction of criminal responsibility for first degree murder when he was indicted for criminal responsibility for attempted first degree murder. Following our review, we conclude that the habeas corpus court erred by summarily dismissing the petition on the grounds stated in its order. However, we affirm the summary dismissal based upon other grounds stated in this opinion.

Authoring Judge
Judge D. Kelly Thomas, Jr.
Originating Judge
Judge Robert E. Cupp
Case Name
Chris Allen Dykes v. David Sexton, Warden
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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