Washington v. Commissioner of Correction

Opinion

The petitioner, William C. Washington, appeals following the denial of his petition for certification to appeal from the judgment of the habeas court denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The petitioner claims on appeal that the court abused its discretion in denying his petition for certification to appeal and improperly rejected his claim that his trial counsel and first habeas counsel rendered ineffective assistance. We disagree and dismiss the appeal.

The record reveals the following facts and procedural history. The petitioner was charged with attempt to commit murder,…