Hunnicutt v. Commissioner of Correction

Opinion

FLYNN, J.

The petitioner, Camell Hunnicutt, appeals from the judgment of the habeas court denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus.1 On appeal, the petitioner claims that the court improperly concluded that his defense counsel was effective in representing him. The petitioner specifically contends that his coun*201sel failed to investigate the petitioner’s mental and physical health adequately prior to his entering a guilty plea to determine whether his guilty plea was knowing and voluntary. The petitioner also claims that the trial court’s plea canvass was inadequate and that his…