Yashenko v. Commissioner of Correction

The petitioner, Rocco Yashenko, appeals from the judgment of the habeas court denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On appeal, the petitioner claims that the habeas court improperly concluded that his trial counsel did not provide ineffective assistance by failing to adequately prevent a plea offer from lapsing. We affirm the judgment of the habeas court.

The record and the habeas court's opinion reveal the following facts and procedural history. On January 26, 2013, the petitioner was arrested for participating in a burglary in Waterbury. On October 17, 2013, the petitioner…