James Moore v. State of Tennessee

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The Petitioner, James Moore, was convicted by a Shelby County jury of attempted first degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, for which he received an effective sentence of twenty-six years' imprisonment. He now appeals the post-conviction court's denial of relief, arguing that trial counsel was ineffective by failing to: (1) subpoena records that might have shown the victim's intoxication and (2) adequately advise the Petitioner about testifying. Alternatively, he argues that the cumulative effect of trial counsel's deficiencies entitles him to relief. After review, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.