Bridges v. Commissioner of Correction

Opinion

The petitioner, David Bridges, appeals following the denial of his petition for certification to appeal from the judgment of the habeas court dismissing his amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We agree with the court that the doctrine of res judicata bars the petitioner from asserting the claims raised in his petition for a writ of habeas corpus and dismiss the appeal.

In March, 2001, the petitioner pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine 1 to several offenses. The court conducted a plea canvass and accepted the pleas. Prior to the sentencing hearing, the petitioner filed a…