Tavaria L. Merritt v. State of Tennessee

The petitioner, Tavaria L. Merritt, appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief.  He argues that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to investigate his mental capacity and for failing to meet with him a sufficient number of times.  He also argues that his guilty pleas were not knowing and voluntary.  Following our review, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.