sufficiency of the evidence claim in Connecticut

210 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1985–2026 14 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (15)

Case	Followed	Cited
Huck v. Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency of Greenwichgreen conn · 1987 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2003 2 sentences 1996The action of the commission should be sustained if even one of the stated reasons is sufficient to support it.' Primerica v. Planning Zoning CT Page 5118-DDD Commission, 211 Conn. 85 , 96 , 558 A.2d 646 (1989); see also Huck v. Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency, 203 Conn. 525 , 539-40 , 525 A.2d 940 (1987). `The evidence, however, to support any such reason must be substantial. . . .' Huck v. Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency, supra, 540. `This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied in judicial review of jury verdicts, and eviden 1996The action of the commission should be sustained if even one of the stated reasons is sufficient to support it.' Primerica v. Planning Zoning CT Page 5118-DDD Commission, 211 Conn. 85 , 96 , 558 A.2d 646 (1989); see also Huck v. Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency, 203 Conn. 525 , 539-40 , 525 A.2d 940 (1987). `The evidence, however, to support any such reason must be substantial. . . .' Huck v. Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency, supra, 540. `This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied in judicial review of jury verdicts, and eviden	5	6
State v. Paduagreen conn · 2005 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2014 2 sentences 2014Nonetheless, we note that a motion for a judgment of acquittal will preserve a sufficiency of the evidence claim; see State v. Padua, 273 Conn. 138 , 146 n.12, 869 A.2d 192 (2005); and, although the appellate courts are not bound to consider a claim unless it was distinctly raised at trial; see Practice Book § 60-5; the appellate courts retain discretion to consider legal theories that differ from those raised before the trial court if they relate to an issue preserved for appeal. 2014Nonetheless, we note that a motion for a judgment of acquittal will preserve a sufficiency of the evidence claim; see State v. Padua, 273 Conn. 138 , 146 n.12, 869 A.2d 192 (2005); and, although the appellate courts are not bound to consider a claim unless it was distinctly raised at trial; see Practice Book § 60-5; the appellate courts retain discretion to consider legal theories that differ from those raised before the trial court if they relate to an issue preserved for appeal.	3	4
Finley v. INLAND WETLANDS COM'N OF TOWN OF ORANGEgreen conn · 2008 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010 2 sentences 2010The reviewing court must take into account [that there is] contradictory evidence in the record , . . but the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, supra, 269 Conn. 70 ; see also Finley v. Inland Wetlands Commission, 289 Conn. 12, 38 , 959 A.2d 569 (2008). 2010The reviewing court must take into account [that there is] contradictory evidence in the record , . . but the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, supra, 269 Conn. 70 ; see also Finley v. Inland Wetlands Commission, 289 Conn. 12, 38 , 959 A.2d 569 (2008).	3	3
Johnson v. Louisianagreen scotus · 1972 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1985–1986	3	3
Samperi v. Inland Wetlands Agencygreen conn · 1993 · cited in 12 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1996–2014 2 sentences 2008This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied injudicial review of jury verdicts, and evidence is sufficient to sustain an agency finding if it affords a substantial basis of fact from which the fact in issue can be reasonably inferred.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Samperi v. Inland Wetlands Agency, 226 Conn. 579, 587-88 , 628 A.2d 1286 (1993). 2008This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied injudicial review of jury verdicts, and evidence is sufficient to sustain an agency finding if it affords a substantial basis of fact from which the fact in issue can be reasonably inferred.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Samperi v. Inland Wetlands Agency, 226 Conn. 579, 587-88 , 628 A.2d 1286 (1993).	2	12
State v. Smithgreen connappct · 2002 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007	2	2
State v. Smithgreen conn · 2002 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007	2	2
State v. Theriaultgreen conn · 1995 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009 2 sentences 2009See State v. Padua, 273 Conn. 138, 178-79 , 869 A.2d 192 (2005) (“[ijnterests of judicial efficiency, sound appellate policy and fundamental fairness require a reviewing court to address a defendant’s insufficiency of the evidence claim prior to remanding a matter for retrial because of trial error”); State v. Theriault, 38 Conn. App. 815 , 823 n.7, 663 A.2d 423 (“[ajlthough we find the defendant’s [jury charge claim] dispositive, we must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge if she prevails on this claim”), cert. deni 2007See State v. Calabrese, 279 Conn. 393, 401 , 902 A.2d 1044 (2006); see also State v. Smith, 73 Conn. App. 173, 178 , 807 A.2d 500 , cert. denied, 262 Conn. 923 , 812 A.2d 865 (2002); State v. Theriault, 38 Conn. App. 815 , 823 n.7, 663 A.2d 423 (“[although we find the defendant’s [jury charge claim] dispositive, we must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge if she prevails on this claim”), cert. denied, 235 Conn. 922 , 666 A.2d 1188 (1995). 3 The audiotape of the trial containing the final arguments of the parties and	1	4
Hayes v. Manchester Memorial Hospitalgreen conn · 1995 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009 2 sentences 2009See State v. Padua, 273 Conn. 138, 178-79 , 869 A.2d 192 (2005) (“[ijnterests of judicial efficiency, sound appellate policy and fundamental fairness require a reviewing court to address a defendant’s insufficiency of the evidence claim prior to remanding a matter for retrial because of trial error”); State v. Theriault, 38 Conn. App. 815 , 823 n.7, 663 A.2d 423 (“[ajlthough we find the defendant’s [jury charge claim] dispositive, we must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge if she prevails on this claim”), cert. deni 2007See State v. Calabrese, 279 Conn. 393, 401 , 902 A.2d 1044 (2006); see also State v. Smith, 73 Conn. App. 173, 178 , 807 A.2d 500 , cert. denied, 262 Conn. 923 , 812 A.2d 865 (2002); State v. Theriault, 38 Conn. App. 815 , 823 n.7, 663 A.2d 423 (“[although we find the defendant’s [jury charge claim] dispositive, we must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge if she prevails on this claim”), cert. denied, 235 Conn. 922 , 666 A.2d 1188 (1995). 3 The audiotape of the trial containing the final arguments of the parties and	1	4
State v. Theriaultgreen connappct · 1995 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009 2 sentences 2009See State v. Padua, 273 Conn. 138, 178-79 , 869 A.2d 192 (2005) (“[ijnterests of judicial efficiency, sound appellate policy and fundamental fairness require a reviewing court to address a defendant’s insufficiency of the evidence claim prior to remanding a matter for retrial because of trial error”); State v. Theriault, 38 Conn. App. 815 , 823 n.7, 663 A.2d 423 (“[ajlthough we find the defendant’s [jury charge claim] dispositive, we must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge if she prevails on this claim”), cert. deni 2009See State v. Padua, 273 Conn. 138, 178-79 , 869 A.2d 192 (2005) (“[ijnterests of judicial efficiency, sound appellate policy and fundamental fairness require a reviewing court to address a defendant’s insufficiency of the evidence claim prior to remanding a matter for retrial because of trial error”); State v. Theriault, 38 Conn. App. 815 , 823 n.7, 663 A.2d 423 (“[ajlthough we find the defendant’s [jury charge claim] dispositive, we must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge if she prevails on this claim”), cert. deni	1	4
River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commissiongreen conn · 2004 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009 2 sentences 2009The reviewing court must take into account [that there is] contradictory evidence in the record . . . but the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, 269 Conn. 57, 70 , 848 A.2d 395 (2004); see also Finley v. Inland Wetlands Commission, 289 Conn. 12, 38 , 959 A.2d 569 (2008). 2009The reviewing court must take into account [that there is] contradictory evidence in the record . . . but the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, 269 Conn. 57, 70 , 848 A.2d 395 (2004); see also Finley v. Inland Wetlands Commission, 289 Conn. 12, 38 , 959 A.2d 569 (2008).	1	3
State v. DeJesusgreen conn · 2008 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010	1	2
State v. Sivrigreen conn · 1994 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2009	1	2
State v. Pranckusgreen conn · 2003 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006	1	2
State v. Roygreen conn · 1995 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2001	1	2

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (65)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Avis green conn · 1988 2 sentences 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L. 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L.	11	1992–1998
Gregory v. Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits, Inc. green scotus · 1989 2 sentences 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L. 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L.	11	1992–1998
Brown v. Mississippi green scotus · 1989 2 sentences 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L. 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L.	11	1992–1998
American Bicycle Co. v. United States green scotus · 1989 2 sentences 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L. 1998State v. Avis, 209 Conn. 290, 309 , 551 A.2d 26 (1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1097 , 109 S. Ct. 1570 , 103 L.	11	1992–1998
State v. Brown green connappct · 2005 2 sentences 2008Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown, 90 Conn. App. 835, 838 , 879 A.2d 466 , cert. denied, 276 Conn. 901 , 884 A.2d 1026 (2005). 5 We note that Preston, supra, 93 Conn. App. 527 , held that on the facts of that case there was no controversy as to whether a condition of probation was violated, so any dispute as to the disposition phase was also moot. 2008Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown, 90 Conn. App. 835, 838 , 879 A.2d 466 , cert. denied, 276 Conn. 901 , 884 A.2d 1026 (2005). 5 We note that Preston, supra, 93 Conn. App. 527 , held that on the facts of that case there was no controversy as to whether a condition of probation was violated, so any dispute as to the disposition phase was also moot.	5	2006–2016
Boles v. Commissioner of Correction green conn · 2005 2 sentences 2008Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown, 90 Conn. App. 835, 838 , 879 A.2d 466 , cert. denied, 276 Conn. 901 , 884 A.2d 1026 (2005). “[T]he [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause protects the accused against conviction except upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt of every fact necessary to constitute the crime with which he is charged.” In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358, 364 , 90 S. Ct. 1068 , 25 L. 2008Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown, 90 Conn. App. 835, 838 , 879 A.2d 466 , cert. denied, 276 Conn. 901 , 884 A.2d 1026 (2005). 5 We note that Preston, supra, 93 Conn. App. 527 , held that on the facts of that case there was no controversy as to whether a condition of probation was violated, so any dispute as to the disposition phase was also moot.	5	2006–2016
Statewide Grievance Committee v. Burton green conn · 2005 2 sentences 2008Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown, 90 Conn. App. 835, 838 , 879 A.2d 466 , cert. denied, 276 Conn. 901 , 884 A.2d 1026 (2005). “[T]he [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause protects the accused against conviction except upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt of every fact necessary to constitute the crime with which he is charged.” In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358, 364 , 90 S. Ct. 1068 , 25 L. 2008Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown, 90 Conn. App. 835, 838 , 879 A.2d 466 , cert. denied, 276 Conn. 901 , 884 A.2d 1026 (2005). 5 We note that Preston, supra, 93 Conn. App. 527 , held that on the facts of that case there was no controversy as to whether a condition of probation was violated, so any dispute as to the disposition phase was also moot.	5	2006–2016
State v. Rodriguez green connappct · 2013 2 sentences 2026It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of suffi- ciency review . . . we review the sufficiency of the 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 State v. Kenneth G. evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insuf- ficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evidence introduced at trial.’ 2026It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of suffi- ciency review . . . we review the sufficiency of the 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 State v. Kenneth G. evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insuf- ficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evidence introduced at trial.’	4	2014–2026
Evans v. Warden green connappct · 1992 2 sentences 2018In Evans v. Warden , 29 Conn. App. 274 , 276-77, 613 A.2d 327 (1992), the petitioner alleged that his criminal appellate counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to raise a sufficiency of the evidence claim on direct appeal. 2018In Evans v. Warden , 29 Conn. App. 274 , 276-77, 613 A.2d 327 (1992), the petitioner alleged that his criminal appellate counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to raise a sufficiency of the evidence claim on direct appeal.	4	1993–2018
State v. Re green conn · 2009 2 sentences 2011Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) 660 State v. Torres, 111 Conn. App. 575, 579 , 960 A.2d 573 (2008), cert, denied, 290 Conn. 907 , 964 A.2d 543 (2009). 2011*Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Torres, 111 Conn. App. 575, 579 , 960 A.2d 573 (2008), cert. denied, 290 Conn. 907 , 964 A.2d 543 (2009).	4	2010–2011
State v. ARCIA green conn · 2009 2 sentences 2011Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) 660 State v. Torres, 111 Conn. App. 575, 579 , 960 A.2d 573 (2008), cert, denied, 290 Conn. 907 , 964 A.2d 543 (2009). 2011*Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Torres, 111 Conn. App. 575, 579 , 960 A.2d 573 (2008), cert. denied, 290 Conn. 907 , 964 A.2d 543 (2009).	4	2010–2011
State v. Torres green connappct · 2008 2 sentences 2011Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) 660 State v. Torres, 111 Conn. App. 575, 579 , 960 A.2d 573 (2008), cert, denied, 290 Conn. 907 , 964 A.2d 543 (2009). 2011Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) 660 State v. Torres, 111 Conn. App. 575, 579 , 960 A.2d 573 (2008), cert, denied, 290 Conn. 907 , 964 A.2d 543 (2009).	4	2010–2011
Tarullo v. Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission green conn · 2003 2 sentences 2008The reviewing court must take into account [that there is] contradictory evidence in the record . . . but the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Tarullo v. Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, 263 Conn. 572, 584 , 821 A.2d 734 (2003); accord Samperi v. Inland Wetlands Agency, 226 Conn. 579, 587-88 , 628 A.2d 1286 (1993); see also River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, 269 Conn. 5 2008The reviewing court must take into account [that there is] contradictory evidence in the record . . . but the possibility of drawing two inconsistent conclusions from the evidence does not prevent an administrative agency’s finding from being supported by substantial evidence . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Tarullo v. Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, 263 Conn. 572, 584 , 821 A.2d 734 (2003); accord Samperi v. Inland Wetlands Agency, 226 Conn. 579, 587-88 , 628 A.2d 1286 (1993); see also River Bend Associates, Inc. v. Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, 269 Conn. 5	4	2003–2008
Town of Newtown v. Keeney green conn · 1995 2 sentences 2002Newtown v. Keeney , 234 Conn. 312 , 319 (1995). 1996"This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied in judicial review of jury verdicts, and evidence is sufficient to sustain an agency finding if it affords a substantial basis of fact from which the fact in issue can be reasonably inferred." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Newtown v. Keeney, 234 Conn. 312 , 319-320 (1995), quoting Samperi v. Inlands Wetlands Agency, 226 Conn. 579 , 587-588 (1993).	4	1996–2002
State v. Dunn green connappct · 1991 2 sentences 2002Nevertheless, “[w]e must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge on which he claims insufficient evidence if he prevails on his claim.” State v. Williams, 39 Conn. App. 18, 23-24 , 663 A.2d 436 (1995), rev’d on other grounds, 237 Conn. 748 , 679 A.2d 920 (1996); State v. Dunn, 26 Conn. App. 114, 123 , 598 A.2d 658 (1991). 2002Nevertheless, “[w]e must address the sufficiency of the evidence claim since the defendant would be entitled to an acquittal of the charge on which he claims insufficient evidence if he prevails on his claim.” State v. Williams, 39 Conn. App. 18, 23-24 , 663 A.2d 436 (1995), rev’d on other grounds, 237 Conn. 748 , 679 A.2d 920 (1996); State v. Dunn, 26 Conn. App. 114, 123 , 598 A.2d 658 (1991).	4	1994–2002
State v. NASHEED green connappct · 2010 2 sentences 2026It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of suffi- ciency review . . . we review the sufficiency of the 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 State v. Kenneth G. evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insuf- ficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evidence introduced at trial.’ 2026It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of suffi- ciency review . . . we review the sufficiency of the 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 State v. Kenneth G. evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insuf- ficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evidence introduced at trial.’	3	2015–2026
State v. Nasheed green conn · 2010 2 sentences 2026It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of suffi- ciency review . . . we review the sufficiency of the 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 State v. Kenneth G. evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insuf- ficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evidence introduced at trial.’ 2015It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of sufficiency review . . . we review the suf- ficiency of the evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insufficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evi- dence introduced at trial.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Nasheed, 121 Conn. App. 672, 6	3	2015–2026
State v. Miller green conn · 2010 2 sentences 2026It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of suffi- ciency review . . . we review the sufficiency of the 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 State v. Kenneth G. evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insuf- ficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evidence introduced at trial.’ 2015It is well settled that a defendant who ‘‘asserts an insufficiency of the evidence claim bears an arduous burden.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rodriguez, 146 Conn. App. 99, 110 , 75 A.3d 798 , cert. denied, 310 Conn. 948 , 80 A.3d 906 (2013). ‘‘[F]or the purposes of sufficiency review . . . we review the suf- ficiency of the evidence as the case was tried . . . . [A] claim of insufficiency of the evidence must be tested by reviewing no less than, and no more than, the evi- dence introduced at trial.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Nasheed, 121 Conn. App. 672, 6	3	2015–2026
DeBeradinis v. Zoning Commission green conn · 1994 2 sentences 2009This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied injudicial review of jury verdicts, and evidence is sufficient to sustain an agency finding if it 516 affords a substantial basis of fact from which the fact in issue can be reasonably inferred. . . . [I]t must be enough to justify, if the trial were to a jury, a refusal to direct a verdict when the conclusion sought to be drawn from it is one of fact for the jury.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) DeBeradinis v. Zoning Commission, 228 Conn. 187, 198-99 , 635 A.2d 1220 2009This so-called substantial evidence rule is similar to the sufficiency of the evidence standard applied injudicial review of jury verdicts, and evidence is sufficient to sustain an agency finding if it 516 affords a substantial basis of fact from which the fact in issue can be reasonably inferred. . . . [I]t must be enough to justify, if the trial were to a jury, a refusal to direct a verdict when the conclusion sought to be drawn from it is one of fact for the jury.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) DeBeradinis v. Zoning Commission, 228 Conn. 187, 198-99 , 635 A.2d 1220	3	1999–2009
State v. Ward green connappct · 2003 2 sentences 2006Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ward, 76 Conn. App. 779 , 795 n.8, 821 A.2d 822 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 918 , 826 A.2d 1160 (2003). 2006Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ward, 76 Conn. App. 779 , 795 n.8, 821 A.2d 822 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 918 , 826 A.2d 1160 (2003).	3	2004–2006
State v. Martinez green conn · 2003 2 sentences 2006Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ward, 76 Conn. App. 779 , 795 n.8, 821 A.2d 822 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 918 , 826 A.2d 1160 (2003). 2004Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ward, 76 Conn. App. 779 , 795 n.8, 821 A.2d 822 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 918 , 826 A.2d 1160 (2003).	3	2004–2006
State v. Moody green conn · 2003 2 sentences 2006Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ward, 76 Conn. App. 779 , 795 n.8, 821 A.2d 822 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 918 , 826 A.2d 1160 (2003). 2004Accordingly, we conclude that no practical reason exists to engage in a Golding analysis of a sufficiency of the evidence claim and, thus, review the challenge as we do any other properly preserved claim.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ward, 76 Conn. App. 779 , 795 n.8, 821 A.2d 822 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 918 , 826 A.2d 1160 (2003).	3	2004–2006
Carusillo v. Associated Women's Health Specialists, P.C. neutral connappct · 2003	3	2003–2004
State v. Padua green connappct · 2002	3	2003–2003
Dufraine v. Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities green conn · 1996	3	1997–2001
Keiser v. Conservation Commission green connappct · 1996	3	1996–2001
Ceslik v. Winer green conn · 1995	3	1996–1998
Baker v. Cordisco green connappct · 1995	3	1996–1998
Primerica v. Planning & Zoning Commission green conn · 1989	3	1994–1996
State v. Gomez green conn · 1993	3	1994–1995
Capozzi v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance green conn · 1993	3	1993–1994
Davis v. Warden, State Prison neutral conn · 1993	3	1993–1994
State v. Lee green connappct · 1993	3	1993–1994
State v. Haughwout green conn · 2021	2	2022–2025
In re Vincent B. green connappct · 2002	2	2022–2022
State v. Silva green conn · 2008	2	2008–2017
State v. Varela neutral connappct · 2009	2	2011–2015
Sullivan v. Brown green conn · 2009	2	2011–2015
State v. Varela green conn · 2009	2	2011–2015
Sweetman v. State Elections Enforcement Commission green conn · 1999	2	2000–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-48 (28) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (26) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-21 (25) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3 (25) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (22) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-134 (21) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-49 (21) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-119 (17) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-55 (15) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 (15) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-8 (15) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-133 (13)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 1032 (1972–2026) LA 995 (1984–2026) PA 634 (1975–2026) TX 318 (1984–2026) IN 314 (1986–2025) WA 279 (1992–2026) CA 225 (1988–2026) CT 210 (1985–2026) NE 202 (1998–2025) TN 191 (1996–2026) IL 189 (1989–2026) IA 187 (1984–2026) MN 139 (1987–2026) NM 117 (1995–2025) MI 98 (1985–2026) MO 97 (1987–2025) VA 76 (1996–2026) WI 64 (1986–2026) CO 62 (1994–2026) UT 53 (1993–2026) WY 53 (1986–2026) FL 45 (1990–2025) KS 45 (1981–2026) AR 44 (2002–2026) ND 42 (1993–2026) NH 34 (1991–2025) MS 29 (1995–2024) GA 24 (1986–2024) NC 23 (1982–2026) ME 23 (1994–2025) NV 17 (1976–2022) OK 16 (1986–2013) MD 15 (1972–2026) AL 14 (1984–2025) DC 14 (1992–2025) WV 13 (1995–2024) MA 12 (1996–2024) NJ 12 (1996–2026) VT 10 (2013–2021) AZ 9 (2006–2026) GU 9 (2021–2024) MT 8 (1991–2024) ID 8 (2013–2021) HI 7 (2007–2023) DE 7 (2017–2025) VI 6 (2012–2017) OR 4 (2004–2025) SD 4 (2009–2022) KY 4 (2009–2025) SC 3 (2013–2020) AK 3 (2014–2021) RI 2 (2015–2015) NY 2 (2005–2025)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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