Christopher Michael Hooten v. State of Tennessee

The pro se Petitioner, Christopher Michael Hooten, appeals as of right from the Maury County Circuit Court’s summary dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief.  On appeal, the Petitioner contends that his petition presented a colorable claim of ineffective assistance of counsel and, therefore, that the post-conviction court erred by summarily dismissing the petition.  The State concedes that the Petitioner presented a colorable claim for relief.  Following our review, we agree with the parties and remand for the appointment of counsel and an evidentiary hearing.