Madagoski v. Commissioner of Correction

Opinion

FLYNN, C. J.

The petitioner, Robert Madagoski, appeals following the denial of his petition for certification to appeal from the judgment denying his second amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On appeal, the petitioner claims that the habeas court abused its discretion in denying certification to appeal and that it improperly concluded that his trial counsel had provided effective assistance. The petitioner also claims that he was deprived of his due process rights at the habeas proceedings and that the court improperly failed to apply the proper legal standard regarding the…