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Tennessee appeals panel hears pro se challenge to Rule 36.1 dismissal in Fletcher case
Summary
A three-judge panel heard oral arguments in the appeal of Lamar Fletcher’s Rule 36.1 motion, which the trial court summarily dismissed. Fletcher argued the use of 1970s convictions to enhance a habitual-offender life sentence was illegal; the state urged the panel to affirm, citing expired sentences and a 2015 Rule 36.1 amendment.
A three-judge panel of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals’ Western Section heard oral argument in the appeal of Lamar Fletcher’s Rule 36.1 post-conviction motion, where Fletcher challenged the use of several 1970s convictions to support a habitual-offender life sentence.
Fletcher, appearing pro se, told the panel, “My name is Lamar Fletcher. I'm a pro se. ... I'm here today on the issue of a of a rule 36.1 motion, and that's to correct an illegal sentence.” He said seven prior convictions from the 1972–1975 period were used at a later proceeding to find him a habitual offender and impose mandatory life sentences.
The core issue presented to the panel was whether Fletcher can obtain relief under Rule 36.1 for an allegedly illegal sentence when the underlying prior convictions…
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