· 7/24/2025

State of Tennessee v. David Anthony Avery

Syllabus

The Petitioner, David Anthony Avery, acting pro se, appeals from the summary dismissal of his third motion pursuant to Rule 36.1 of the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure seeking correction of his sentence. As grounds, the Petitioner asserts his sentence is illegal because attempted murder, a crime which he was convicted of, does not exist in Tennessee. Because the Petitioner's motion failed to state a colorable claim for relief, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Judges: Presiding Judge Camille R. McMullen

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