State of Tennessee v. Vinson Taylor

Case Number
W2001-01551-CCA-R3-PC

On June 23, 1999, the defendant, Vinson Taylor, pled guilty to the sale of cocaine in excess of .5 grams, a Class B felony. The trial court imposed a sentence of eight years. Almost ten months later, the defendant filed a petition for post-conviction relief. On appeal from an order denying post-conviction relief, this court granted a delayed appeal based upon the failure of trial counsel to file a timely appeal. Vinson Taylor v. State, No. W2000-01991-CCA-R3-PC (Tenn. Crim. App., at Jackson, May 3, 2001). In this delayed appeal, the defendant contends that the trial court should have granted alternative sentencing. The judgment is affirmed.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Gary R Wade
Originating Judge
Judge R. Lee Moore Jr.
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Vinson Taylor
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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