· 5/26/2026

State of Tennessee v. Michael J.W. Potter

Syllabus

Defendant, Michael J.W. Potter, appeals the summary dismissal of his ex parte communication that the trial court treated as a petition for post-conviction relief and a Rule 36.1 motion to correct an illegal sentence. Following a review of the entire record, the briefs and arguments of the parties, and the applicable law, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Judges: Judge Jill Bartee Ayers

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