Johnny J. Peterson v. State of Tennessee - Concurring

Case Number
W2011-00367-CCA-R3-PC

I concur in the results reached in the majority opinion. I respectfully disagree, though, with the reasoning used. I believe the evidence fairly raised the issue of self-defense, thereby justifying an instruction to the jury. I also believe that under the facts in this case, selfdefense was not inconsistent with a claim of reckless homicide. I, however, am not persuaded that counsel performed deficiently nor that prejudice has been shown.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Joseph M. Tipton
Originating Judge
Judge James C. Beasley Jr.
Case Name
Johnny J. Peterson v. State of Tennessee - Concurring
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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