Opinion
Case No. 3:12-cv-409
05-15-2012
ANTONIO D. RICHARDSON, Petitioner, v. ROLAND COLSON, Warden, Respondent.
Judge Trauger
ORDER
Petitioner Antonio D. Richardson's pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (ECF No. 1) is before the Court for initial review. Rule 4, Rules Gov'g § 2254 Cases. Having conducted that initial review, the court finds that the petition states colorable claims for relief based on the alleged violation of the petitioner's rights under the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment and his right to the effective assistance of counsel.
Accordingly, the Clerk is DIRECTED to serve a copy of the petition and this order by certified mail on the respondent and the Attorney General of Tennessee. Rule 4, Rules Gov'g § 2254 Cases. The respondent is DIRECTED to file an answer, motion, or other response within 30 days of the date of entry of this order on the docket. Rule 5, Rules Gov'g § 2254 Cases. The response shall state whether this case is a second or successive petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(3)(A) and shall also address the question of whether the petition is timely.
It is so ORDERED.
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Aleta A. Trauger
United States District Judge