Mayfield v. Clarke

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division LUCOLIA JANEKA MAYFIELD, Petitioner, v. Civil Action No. 3:19-cv-691 HAROLD W. CLARKE, Director, Department of Corrections, Respondent. OPINION Lucolia Janeka Mayfield filed a petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging her conviction in the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg, Virginia (the “Circuit Court”). Mayfield asserts one claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, alleging that counsel failed to provide adequate advice regarding the plea offer. The respondent, Harold W. Clarke,…