Michael Wayne Maples v. State of Tennessee - Concurring

Case Number
E2009-02558-CCA-R3-PC

I concur in the results, but I respectfully disagree with the conclusion that trial
counsel’s decision not to have the Petitioner’s mental condition evaluated, particularly as it related to sentencing, was a reasonable strategic decision in the prosecution of the Petitioner. Given the facts, I believe it was incumbent upon counsel to obtain an evaluation.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Joseph M. Tipton
Originating Judge
Judge Jon Kerry Blackwood
Case Name
Michael Wayne Maples v. State of Tennessee - Concurring
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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