David Wayne Smart v. State of Tennessee

The Petitioner, David Wayne Smart, was convicted in 2001 of first degree premeditated murder and sentenced to life in prison. We affirmed that judgment on direct appeal, and the Tennessee Supreme Court denied permission to appeal. The Petitioner subsequently filed a petition for post-conviction relief alleging he was denied the effective assistance of counsel. The post-conviction court denied the petition after a hearing. Upon a thorough review of the applicable record and law, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.