Marlon Sontay v. State of Tennessee
Syllabus
The Petitioner, Marlon Sontay, appeals from the Davidson County Criminal Court's denial of post-conviction relief from his convictions for rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery, and rape. On appeal, the Petitioner contends that the post-conviction court erred by denying relief on his ineffective assistance of trial counsel claim. We affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.
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- discussing two-step classification process, beginning with initial classification followed by final classification based either on de novo hearing or sex offender’s failure to object to initial classification
- “Considering the first and second factors of the test, the plaintiffs interest in this case is weighty...”
- “plaintiff’s interests must, with appropriate safeguards, be weighed against the board’s interest in protecting the public”
- \procedural safeguards entitling most offenders to a hearing and a determination as to whether registration is required satisfy procedural due process\
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Judges: Judge Robert H. Montgomery, Jr.
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