Angel Meletrich v. Commissioner of Correction

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of the petitioner's appeal from the denial of state habeas relief. It held that counsel's decision to rely on one alibi witness was a reasonable strategic choice because that witness could account for the petitioner throughout the relevant periods, while the proposed second witness could provide only general observations and was not neutral. Because the petitioner failed to establish deficient performance, the court did not reach prejudice. The justices concurred in the opinion.