Dennis Evans v. State of Tennessee

Case Number
W2017-01619-CCA-R3-PC

The Petitioner, Dennis Evans, appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. He argues (1) his conviction in Count 2 for possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony violated the prohibition against double jeopardy; (2) that he is entitled to retroactive application of State v. Angela Ayers, No. W2014-00781-CCA-R3-CD, 2016 WL 7212576 (Tenn. Crim. App. Dec. 13, 2016) (“Ayers II”), which requires this court to reverse and vacate his firearm conviction and dismiss Count 2 for lack of adequate notice; and (3) defense counsel provided ineffective assistance by advising him to accept the plea agreement offered by the State. We affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.

Authoring Judge
Judge Camille R. McMullen
Originating Judge
Judge Paula Skahan
Case Name
Dennis Evans v. State of Tennessee
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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