John Griggs v. State of Tennessee

The Petitioner, John Griggs, appeals the Shelby County Criminal Court’s denial of post-conviction relief from his convictions for aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, and attempted rape, for which he received an effective sentence of eleven years. On appeal, the Petitioner contends that his guilty pleas were not entered voluntarily and knowingly because he was not informed of his right against compulsory self-incrimination. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.