Mack Transou v. Blair Leiback, Warden

Case Number
M2016-01147-CCA-R3-HC

Petitioner, Mack Transou, appeals the summary dismissal of his fifth pro se petition for habeas corpus relief. In 1999, Petitioner pleaded guilty to driving after being declared a habitual motor vehicle offender and was subsequently incarcerated. Based on a blood sample taken from Petitioner as part of the intake process, Petitioner was later convicted, in two separate cases, of two counts of rape, one count of sexual battery, and one count of aggravated burglary. In this appeal, Petitioner argues that the habeas corpus court erred in summarily dismissing his petition. Following a review of the record, we conclude that Petitioner is collaterally estopped from challenging the validity of his blood draw. None of Petitioner’s other claims state a cognizable claim for habeas corpus relief. Accordingly, we affirm the court’s denial of relief.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Thomas T. Woodall
Originating Judge
Judge John D. Wootten, Jr.
Case Name
Mack Transou v. Blair Leiback, Warden
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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