Valentin v. Commissioner of Correction

Opinion

HARPER, J.

The petitioner, Jamie Valentin, appeals from the judgment of the habeas court denying his amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The petitioner claims that the court improperly rejected his claim that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. We affirm the judgment of the habeas court.

*753In July, 2001, the petitioner pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine1 to one count each of manslaughter in the first degree and assault in the first degree. The petitioner also pleaded guilty to one count of operating a motor vehicle without insurance. The court accepted the…