Billy Jackson Coffelt v. State of Tennessee and Jerry Lester, Warden

Case Number
W2013-00783-CCA-R3-HC

The Petitioner, Billy Jackson Coffelt, appeals the Lauderdale County Circuit Court’s summary dismissal of his petition for habeas corpus relief from his 1983 conviction for robbery by the use of a deadly weapon and resulting life sentence after being found to be a habitual criminal offender. The Petitioner contends that the trial court erred by summarily denying relief. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Joseph M. Tipton
Originating Judge
Judge Joseph H. Walker III
Case Name
Billy Jackson Coffelt v. State of Tennessee and Jerry Lester, Warden
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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