intelligent waiver in Connecticut

32 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1968–2016 0 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 (9)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Varricchiogreen connappct · 1987 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002 2 sentences 2002This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Varricchio, 10 Conn. App. 265, 269-70 , 522 A.2d 843 (1987). 2002This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Varricchio, 10 Conn. App. 265, 269-70 , 522 A.2d 843 (1987).	1	2
Ozmun v. Burnsgreen connappct · 1989 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–1993 2 sentences 1993See Ozmun v. Burns, 18 Conn. App. 677, 680-81 , 559 A.2d 1143 (1989). 1991The court held that the notice failed to satisfy the statutory requirement, stating "[t]he description of the location of the accident was so faulty that it is clear that the defendant would not have been able to ascertain readily the location of the hole and make an intelligent inquiry into the details of the accident." Id. at 680-81 .	1	2
Serrano v. Burnsgreen connappct · 2002 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See Serrano v. Burns , supra, 70 Conn.App. at 28 , 796 A.2d 1258 ("[T]he defendant has offered no proof that the 'rear lot' of a particular rest stop encompasses such an expansive area that it fails to guide him in making an intelligent inquiry into the case. 2016See Serrano v. Burns , supra, 70 Conn.App. at 28 , 796 A.2d 1258 ("[T]he defendant has offered no proof that the 'rear lot' of a particular rest stop encompasses such an expansive area that it fails to guide him in making an intelligent inquiry into the case.	1	1
Lussier v. Department of Transportationgreen conn · 1994 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016Given the record before us, the defendant is not being asked to range over a six mile stretch of roadway or check a score of manhole covers or several rest areas to try to locate where it was that the plaintiff fell and was injured."); see also Lussier v. Dept. of Transportation , supra, 228 Conn. at 357 , 636 A.2d 808 ("The notice involved herein did not patently ... [fail] to meet this test. ... 2016Given the record before us, the defendant is not being asked to range over a six mile stretch of roadway or check a score of manhole covers or several rest areas to try to locate where it was that the plaintiff fell and was injured."); see also Lussier v. Dept. of Transportation , supra, 228 Conn. at 357 , 636 A.2d 808 ("The notice involved herein did not patently ... [fail] to meet this test. ...	1	1
McHugh v. McHughgreen conn · 1980 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007See McHugh v. McHugh, supra, 181 Conn. at 486-87 , 436 A.2d 8 . 2007See McHugh v. McHugh, supra, 181 Conn. at 486-87 , 436 A.2d 8 .	1	1
State v. Haffordgreen conn · 2000 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004Under this standard, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon 754 the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, supra, 304 U.S. 464 ; see also State v. Hafford, 252 Conn. 274, 296 , 746 A.2d 150 (“[i]n considering the validity of [a] waiver, we look ... to the totality of the circumstances of the claimed waiver”), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 855 , 121 S. Ct. 136 , 148 L. 2004Under this standard, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon 754 the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, supra, 304 U.S. 464 ; see also State v. Hafford, 252 Conn. 274, 296 , 746 A.2d 150 (“[i]n considering the validity of [a] waiver, we look ... to the totality of the circumstances of the claimed waiver”), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 855 , 121 S. Ct. 136 , 148 L.	1	1
Escarino-Carrillo v. United Statesgreen scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004Under this standard, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon *754 the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, supra, 304 U.S. 464 ; see also State v. Hafford, 252 Conn. 274, 296 , 746 A.2d 150 (“[i]n considering the validity of [a] waiver, we look ... to the totality of the circumstances of the claimed waiver”), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 855 , 121 S. Ct. 136 , 148 L.	1	1
Hafford v. Connecticutgreen scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004Under this standard, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon 754 the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, supra, 304 U.S. 464 ; see also State v. Hafford, 252 Conn. 274, 296 , 746 A.2d 150 (“[i]n considering the validity of [a] waiver, we look ... to the totality of the circumstances of the claimed waiver”), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 855 , 121 S. Ct. 136 , 148 L. 2004Under this standard, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon 754 the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, supra, 304 U.S. 464 ; see also State v. Hafford, 252 Conn. 274, 296 , 746 A.2d 150 (“[i]n considering the validity of [a] waiver, we look ... to the totality of the circumstances of the claimed waiver”), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 855 , 121 S. Ct. 136 , 148 L.	1	1
State v. Simmondsgreen connappct · 1968 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987	1	1

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 (23)

Case	Cited	Years
Johnson v. Zerbst red scotus · 1938 2 sentences 2009“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . depend [s], in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the [waiving party].” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S. Ct. 1019 , 82 L. 2009“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . depend [s], in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the [waiving party].” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S. Ct. 1019 , 82 L.	5	1968–2009
State v. Shockley green conn · 1982 2 sentences 1998“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Schockley, 188 Conn. 697, 707 , 453 A.2d 441 (1982). 1998“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Schockley, 188 Conn. 697, 707 , 453 A.2d 441 (1982).	4	1995–1998
State v. Frye green conn · 1992 2 sentences 2015The state bears the burden of proving that the right to coun- sel was knowingly and intelligently waived.’’ (Citation omitted.) State v. Frye, 224 Conn. 253, 260 , 617 A.2d 1382 (1992). ‘‘We begin with several well settled principles regard- ing the constitutional right of an accused to represent himself. 2015The state bears the burden of proving that the right to coun- sel was knowingly and intelligently waived.’’ (Citation omitted.) State v. Frye, 224 Conn. 253, 260 , 617 A.2d 1382 (1992). ‘‘We begin with several well settled principles regard- ing the constitutional right of an accused to represent himself.	2	1999–2015
State v. Caracoglia green conn · 2006 2 sentences 2014This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.’’ (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Caracoglia, 95 Conn. App. 95 , 103–104, 895 A.2d 810 , cert. denied, 278 Conn. 922 , 901 A.2d 1222 (2006). 2014This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.’’ (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Caracoglia, 95 Conn. App. 95 , 103–104, 895 A.2d 810 , cert. denied, 278 Conn. 922 , 901 A.2d 1222 (2006).	2	2009–2014
State v. Caracoglia green connappct · 2006 2 sentences 2014This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.’’ (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Caracoglia, 95 Conn. App. 95 , 103–104, 895 A.2d 810 , cert. denied, 278 Conn. 922 , 901 A.2d 1222 (2006). 2014This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.’’ (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Caracoglia, 95 Conn. App. 95 , 103–104, 895 A.2d 810 , cert. denied, 278 Conn. 922 , 901 A.2d 1222 (2006).	2	2009–2014
State v. Ouellette green conn · 2004 2 sentences 2010Under this standard, [t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ouellette, 271 Conn. 740, 752-54 , 859 A.2d 907 (2004). 2010Under this standard, [t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of [a constitutional right] must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Ouellette, 271 Conn. 740, 752-54 , 859 A.2d 907 (2004).	2	2007–2010
State v. Tangari green connappct · 1997 2 sentences 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L. 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L.	2	1998–2003
State v. Tangari neutral conn · 1997 2 sentences 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L. 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L.	2	1998–2003
Tangari v. Connecticut neutral scotus · 1997 2 sentences 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L. 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L.	2	1998–2003
State v. Stoddard green conn · 1940 2 sentences 1999State v. Stoddard , 126 Conn. 623 , 628 (1940). 1999State v. Stoddardr , 126 Conn. 623 , 628 (1940).	2	1999–1999
State v. D'Antonio green conn · 2005 2 sentences 2015At the outset, we identify the applicable standard of review. ‘‘We review [a] trial court’s determination with respect to whether the defendant knowingly and volun- tarily elected to proceed pro se for abuse of discretion.’’ State v. D’Antonio, 274 Conn. 658, 709 , 877 A.2d 696 (2005). ‘‘Whether there has been an intelligent waiver of the right to counsel depends upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding each case. . . . 2015At the outset, we identify the applicable standard of review. ‘‘We review [a] trial court’s determination with respect to whether the defendant knowingly and volun- tarily elected to proceed pro se for abuse of discretion.’’ State v. D’Antonio, 274 Conn. 658, 709 , 877 A.2d 696 (2005). ‘‘Whether there has been an intelligent waiver of the right to counsel depends upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding each case. . . .	1	2015–2015
State v. Bangulescu green conn · 2003 2 sentences 2007This 578 important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bangulescu, 80 Conn. App. 26, 43 , 832 A.2d 1187 , cert. denied, 267 Conn. 907 , 840 A.2d 1171 (2003). 2007This 578 important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bangulescu, 80 Conn. App. 26, 43 , 832 A.2d 1187 , cert. denied, 267 Conn. 907 , 840 A.2d 1171 (2003).	1	2007–2007
State v. Bangulescu green connappct · 2003 2 sentences 2007This 578 important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bangulescu, 80 Conn. App. 26, 43 , 832 A.2d 1187 , cert. denied, 267 Conn. 907 , 840 A.2d 1171 (2003). 2007This 578 important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bangulescu, 80 Conn. App. 26, 43 , 832 A.2d 1187 , cert. denied, 267 Conn. 907 , 840 A.2d 1171 (2003).	1	2007–2007
State v. Rose green connappct · 2002 2 sentences 2006This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rose, 73 Conn. App. 702, 706 , 809 A.2d 534 , cert. denied, 262 Conn. 927 , 814 A.2d 382 (2002). 2006This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rose, 73 Conn. App. 702, 706 , 809 A.2d 534 , cert. denied, 262 Conn. 927 , 814 A.2d 382 (2002).	1	2006–2006
State v. Rose neutral conn · 2002 2 sentences 2006This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rose, 73 Conn. App. 702, 706 , 809 A.2d 534 , cert. denied, 262 Conn. 927 , 814 A.2d 382 (2002). 2006This important decision rests within the discretion of the trial judge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rose, 73 Conn. App. 702, 706 , 809 A.2d 534 , cert. denied, 262 Conn. 927 , 814 A.2d 382 (2002).	1	2006–2006
Demosthenes v. Baal green scotus · 1990 2 sentences 2005Id., 732-33 . 2005Id., at 732-33 , 110 S.Ct. 2223 .	1	2005–2005
State v. Henton neutral conn · 1998 2 sentences 2003“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Henton, 50 Conn. App. 521, 528 , 720 A.2d 517 , cert. denied, 247 Conn. 945 , 723 A.2d 322 (1998). 2003“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Henton, 50 Conn. App. 521, 528 , 720 A.2d 517 , cert. denied, 247 Conn. 945 , 723 A.2d 322 (1998).	1	2003–2003
State v. Chapman green connappct · 1997 1 sentence 2003This case is governed by our decisions in State v. Chapman, supra, 46 Conn. App. 24 , and State v. Tangari, 44 Conn. App. 187 , 688 A.2d 1335 , cert. denied, 241 Conn. 901 , 693 A.2d 304 , cert. denied, 522 U.S. 867 , 118 S. Ct. 177 , 139 L.	1	2003–2003
State v. Henton green connappct · 1998 2 sentences 2003“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Henton, 50 Conn. App. 521, 528 , 720 A.2d 517 , cert. denied, 247 Conn. 945 , 723 A.2d 322 (1998). 2003“The determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver . . . must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Henton, 50 Conn. App. 521, 528 , 720 A.2d 517 , cert. denied, 247 Conn. 945 , 723 A.2d 322 (1998).	1	2003–2003
Nicholaus v. City of Bridgeport green conn · 1933 1 sentence 1996Consequently, the town or its agents would not be able to conduct an intelligent inquiry into the facts of this case and the notice provided in the instant case must be held insufficient as a matter of law; Nicholaus v. Bridgeport , 117 Conn. 398 , 402 (1933).	1	1996–1996
Collins v. City of Meriden green connsuperct · 1990 2 sentences 1995In Collins v. Meriden, 41 Conn. Sup. 425 (July 30, 1990, Gaffney, J.), the court held that the plaintiff's description of the cause of her accident as a "defective and improper condition of the sidewalk" lacked the "specificity to permit a respondent's intelligent inquiry." Id., 427 . 1995In Collins v. Meriden, 41 Conn. Sup. 425 (July 30, 1990, Gaffney, J.), the court held that the plaintiff's description of the cause of her accident as a "defective and improper condition of the sidewalk" lacked the "specificity to permit a respondent's intelligent inquiry." Id., 427 .	1	1995–1995
Bresnan v. Frankel green conn · 1992 1 sentence 1993Bresnan v. Frankel, supra, 26 .	1	1993–1993
Miranda v. Arizona green scotus · 1966	1	1985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 44-3 (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-123 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-119 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-134 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56d (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-82b (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-40 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (3)

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