Toney L. Conn v. State of Tennessee

The petitioner appeals the summary dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief, arguing that he should have been appointed post-conviction counsel to assist him with his petition. We conclude that the petitioner alleges a colorable claim for relief under the less stringent standards afforded to a pro se petitioner and that the petitioner’s request for counsel should have been granted.  Accordingly, we reverse the dismissal of the petition and remand the case to the post-conviction court for the appointment of counsel.