John Smith v. State of Tennessee

Case Number
W2015-00633-CCA-R3-PC

The petitioner, John Smith, appeals the post-conviction court's denial of relief from his convictions for first degree felony murder, second degree murder, aggravated burglary, and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. He argues that the post-conviction court erred in finding that he had received effective assistance of counsel. He further asserts for the first time on appeal that his conviction for employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony should be vacated because the indictment failed to specify the underlying dangerous felony. Upon our review, the judgments of the post-conviction court are affirmed.

Authoring Judge
Judge Camille McMullen
Originating Judge
Judge Carolyn W. Blackett
Case Name
John Smith v. State of Tennessee
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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