Connie Lee Arnold v. State of Tennessee

The petitioner was convicted of child rape and especially aggravated exploitation of a minor and sentenced to consecutive sentences of twenty-five years and twelve years, respectively. Following the affirmance of his convictions and sentences on direct appeal, he filed a pro se petition for post-conviction relief. Concluding that the claims consisted of conclusory allegations without necessary supporting facts, the post-conviction court dismissed the petition without affording the petitioner the opportunity to amend the petition. The petitioner timely appealed. Following our review, we affirm the dismissal of the petition.