Grant v. Commissioner of Correction

Summary

The court affirmed denial of habeas relief on the ground that the petitioner failed to prove prejudice from counsel's alleged failure to advise him about the immigration consequences of his guilty plea. His equivocal testimony did not establish a reasonable probability that he would have rejected the plea and gone to trial, and the record showed no more favorable plea offer was available. The court also held that deportation did not render the appeal moot because practical relief remained available.