Sewell v. Commissioner of Correction

*736 The petitioner, Steven Sewell, 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 erred by concluding that his trial counsel did not render ineffective assistance. The petitioner claims that his trial counsel failed to adequately investigate the state's witnesses and prepare for trial, and as a result, he was prejudiced.

*737 We disagree with the petitioner and, accordingly, affirm the judgment of the habeas court.

In deciding the petitioner's direct appeal of his conviction, this court summarized…