James E. Swiggett v. Howard Carlton, Warden and the State of Tennessee

Case Number
E2003-02212-CCA-R3-PC

The Petitioner, James E. Swiggett, appeals the trial court's dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. The State has filed a motion requesting that this Court affirm the trial court's denial of relief pursuant to Rule 20, Rules of the Court of Criminal Appeals. The petitioner has not established that the trial court was without jurisdiction to convict or sentence him or that his sentence has expired. Accordingly, the State's motion is granted and the judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

Authoring Judge
Judge Norma McGee Ogle
Originating Judge
Judge Robert E. Cupp
Case Name
James E. Swiggett v. Howard Carlton, Warden and the State of Tennessee
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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