Crocker v. Commissioner of Correction

Opinion

ROGERS, J.

The petitioner, Shawn Crocker, appeals from the judgment of the habeas court denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On appeal, the petitioner claims that the court improperly concluded that his trial counsel did not render ineffective assistance regarding (1) his failure to object to the admission into evidence of the transcript testimony of a witness from the petitioner’s first criminal trial and (2) adequately investigating his case prior to his second trial. We affirm the judgment of the habeas court.

The relevant facts and procedural history are set forth in our…