Case Number
M2015-01198-CCA-R3-PC
The petitioner, Christopher Lewis, appeals the dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief in which he challenged his second degree murder conviction and resulting fifteen-year sentence. On appeal, the petitioner contends that the post-conviction court erred in summarily dismissing the petition due to various deficiencies in the petition. Following our review of the record and the applicable law, we conclude that the post-conviction court erred in summarily dismissing the petition for post-conviction relief without first providing the petitioner with the opportunity to correct the deficiencies. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the post-conviction court and remand for further proceedings.
Originating Judge
Judge David A. Patterson
Case Name
Christopher Lewis v. State of Tennessee
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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