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· 5/29/2025

Richard Townsend v. State of Tennessee

Syllabus

Petitioner, Richard Townsend, appeals the denial of his post-conviction petition, arguing that the post-conviction court erred in denying his claim that he received the ineffective assistance of counsel and that his plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered. Following our review of the entire record and the briefs of the parties, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.

Judges: Judge Jill Bartee Ayers

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