30 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1967–2025 6 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.
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State v. Kitchensgreen2 sentences2025The state has not argued on appeal that the defendant’s failure to request a specific unanimity instruction constitutes an implicit waiver of this claim under State v. Kitchens, 299 Conn. 447 , 10 A.3d 942 (2011), despite the fact that our Supreme Court has held that ‘‘[r]eview of the defendant’s duplicity claim under Golding, and particularly whether the failure to provide a spe- cific unanimity instruction requires reversal, turns on whether defense coun- sel’s failure to object to the jury charge means that the defendant implicitly waived his right to an unanimity instruction pursuant to Ki 2025The state has not argued on appeal that the defendant’s failure to request a specific unanimity instruction constitutes an implicit waiver of this claim under State v. Kitchens, 299 Conn. 447 , 10 A.3d 942 (2011), despite the fact that our Supreme Court has held that ‘‘[r]eview of the defendant’s duplicity claim under Golding, and particularly whether the failure to provide a spe- cific unanimity instruction requires reversal, turns on whether defense coun- sel’s failure to object to the jury charge means that the defendant implicitly waived his right to an unanimity instruction pursuant to Ki | 1 | 9 |
State v. Shifflettgreen2 sentences2021An implicit waiver of the right to remain silent is sufficient to admit a suspect’s statement into evi- dence.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 384 . ‘‘[When] the prosecution shows that a Miranda warning was given and that it was understood by the accused, an accused’s uncoerced statement establishes an implied waiver of the right to remain silent.’’ Id.; see also State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718 , 731–32, 508 A.2d 748 (1986) (‘‘the state must demonstrate . . . (1) that the defen- dant understood his rights, and (2) that the defendant’s course of conduct indicated that he did, in fa 2021An implicit waiver of the right to remain silent is sufficient to admit a suspect’s statement into evi- dence.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 384 . ‘‘[When] the prosecution shows that a Miranda warning was given and that it was understood by the accused, an accused’s uncoerced statement establishes an implied waiver of the right to remain silent.’’ Id.; see also State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718 , 731–32, 508 A.2d 748 (1986) (‘‘the state must demonstrate . . . (1) that the defen- dant understood his rights, and (2) that the defendant’s course of conduct indicated that he did, in fa | 1 | 2 |
Giaimo v. City of New Havengreen2 sentences2011See Giaimo v. New Haven, 257 Conn. 481, 494 , 778 A.2d 33 (2001) (“the legislature is presumed to have intended a reasonable, just and constitutional result” [internal quotation marks omitted]); see also State v. *382 Delgado, 298 Or. 395, 397 , 692 P.2d 610 (1984) (statute prohibiting possession and carrying of switchblade violated provision of Oregon constitution providing that “[t]he people shall have the right to bear arms for the defence of themselves” [internal quotation marks omitted]). 2011See Giaimo v. New Haven, 257 Conn. 481, 494 , 778 A.2d 33 (2001) (“the legislature is presumed to have intended a reasonable, just and constitutional result” [internal quotation marks omitted]); see also State v. *382 Delgado, 298 Or. 395, 397 , 692 P.2d 610 (1984) (statute prohibiting possession and carrying of switchblade violated provision of Oregon constitution providing that “[t]he people shall have the right to bear arms for the defence of themselves” [internal quotation marks omitted]). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Delgadogreen2 sentences2011See Giaimo v. New Haven, 257 Conn. 481, 494 , 778 A.2d 33 (2001) (“the legislature is presumed to have intended a reasonable, just and constitutional result” [internal quotation marks omitted]); see also State v. *382 Delgado, 298 Or. 395, 397 , 692 P.2d 610 (1984) (statute prohibiting possession and carrying of switchblade violated provision of Oregon constitution providing that “[t]he people shall have the right to bear arms for the defence of themselves” [internal quotation marks omitted]). 2011See Giaimo v. New Haven, 257 Conn. 481, 494 , 778 A.2d 33 (2001) (“the legislature is presumed to have intended a reasonable, just and constitutional result” [internal quotation marks omitted]); see also State v. *382 Delgado, 298 Or. 395, 397 , 692 P.2d 610 (1984) (statute prohibiting possession and carrying of switchblade violated provision of Oregon constitution providing that “[t]he people shall have the right to bear arms for the defence of themselves” [internal quotation marks omitted]). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Canadygreen2 sentences2011We agree with the state, however, that, when the legislature amended § 53-206 *380 in 1999, it presumptively was aware of our decision in Sealy ; see State v. Canady, 297 Conn. 322, 333 , 998 A.2d 1135 (2010) (“we . . . presume that the legislature is aware of [this court’s] interpretation of a statute” [internal quotation marks omitted]); and that it intended that the implicit exception for carrying a weapon in one’s residence or place of abode that we recognized in Sealy would continue to apply to the carrying of long knives. 2011We agree with the state, however, that, when the legislature amended § 53-206 *380 in 1999, it presumptively was aware of our decision in Sealy ; see State v. Canady, 297 Conn. 322, 333 , 998 A.2d 1135 (2010) (“we . . . presume that the legislature is aware of [this court’s] interpretation of a statute” [internal quotation marks omitted]); and that it intended that the implicit exception for carrying a weapon in one’s residence or place of abode that we recognized in Sealy would continue to apply to the carrying of long knives. | 1 | 1 |
West Hartford Interfaith Coalition, Inc. v. Town Councilgreen1 sentence1995See concurring opinion, Berdon, J., in West Hartford Interfaith, supra at 528. | 1 | 1 |
Ferryman v. City of Grotongreen2 sentences1993See Ferryman v. City of Groton, 212 Conn. 138 , 144 , 561 A.2d 432 (1989). 1993See Ferryman v. City of Groton, 212 Conn. 138 , 144 , 561 A.2d 432 (1989). | 1 | 1 |
| City of Norwich v. Silverberggreen | 1 | 1 |
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State v. Cavallo
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2 sentences2018The legislature's choice of the verb 'induce' connotes a volitional component of the crime of tampering that would have been absent had it employed a more neutral verb such as 'cause.' Furthermore, the statute's application to unsuccessful, as *56 well as successful, attempts to induce a witness to render false testimony [or refrain from testifying] supports our conclusion that the statute focuses on the mental state of the perpetrator to distinguish culpable conduct from innocent conduct." (Citations omitted; emphasis added.) State v. Cavallo , 200 Conn. 664 , 668-69, 513 A.2d 646 (1986). 2018The legislature's choice of the verb 'induce' connotes a volitional component of the crime of tampering that would have been absent had it employed a more neutral verb such as 'cause.' Furthermore, the statute's application to unsuccessful, as *56 well as successful, attempts to induce a witness to render false testimony [or refrain from testifying] supports our conclusion that the statute focuses on the mental state of the perpetrator to distinguish culpable conduct from innocent conduct." (Citations omitted; emphasis added.) State v. Cavallo , 200 Conn. 664 , 668-69, 513 A.2d 646 (1986). | 3 | 2012–2018 |
State v. McClain
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2 sentences2022Citing to State v. McClain, 324 Conn. 802, 815 , 155 A.3d 209 (2017), which held that an implicit waiver of the constitutional right to challenge jury instructions on direct appeal in accordance with State v. Kitchens, 299 Conn. 447 , 482–83, 10 A.3d 942 (2011), does not preclude appellate relief under the plain error doctrine, the defendant seeks review solely under the plain error doctrine. 2022Citing to State v. McClain, 324 Conn. 802, 815 , 155 A.3d 209 (2017), which held that an implicit waiver of the constitutional right to challenge jury instructions on direct appeal in accordance with State v. Kitchens, 299 Conn. 447 , 482–83, 10 A.3d 942 (2011), does not preclude appellate relief under the plain error doctrine, the defendant seeks review solely under the plain error doctrine. | 2 | 2019–2022 |
State v. Bellamy
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2 sentences2024We are ever mindful that an evaluation of waiver must be made on a case-by-case basis and that, ‘‘in most instances, a combination of facts and circumstances rather than any single fact will support a finding of waiver.’’ State v. Bellamy, 323 Conn. 400, 411 , 147 A.3d 655 (2016). 2024We are ever mindful that an evaluation of waiver must be made on a case-by-case basis and that, ‘‘in most instances, a combination of facts and circumstances rather than any single fact will support a finding of waiver.’’ State v. Bellamy, 323 Conn. 400, 411 , 147 A.3d 655 (2016). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Douglas C.
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1 sentence2023Contrary to the state’s claim, defense counsel’s failure to object to the trial court’s proposed jury instructions, which omitted a specific unanimity instruction on the first degree sexual assault charge, did not constitute an implicit waiver of the defendant’s unpreserved instructional error claim under the rule set forth in State v. Kitchens ( 299 Conn. 447 ): The defendant’s claim involved his right to jury unanimity as to instances of conduct, which arises when a defendant is charged in a single count with having violated a single statutory provision on multiple, separate occasions, and t | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Berghuis v. Thompkins
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1 sentence2021An implicit waiver of the right to remain silent is sufficient to admit a suspect’s statement into evi- dence.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 384 . ‘‘[When] the prosecution shows that a Miranda warning was given and that it was understood by the accused, an accused’s uncoerced statement establishes an implied waiver of the right to remain silent.’’ Id.; see also State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718 , 731–32, 508 A.2d 748 (1986) (‘‘the state must demonstrate . . . (1) that the defen- dant understood his rights, and (2) that the defendant’s course of conduct indicated that he did, in fa | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Waden
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1 sentence2018The legislature’s choice of the verb ‘induce’ connotes a volitional component of the crime of tampering that would have been absent had it employed a more neutral verb such as ‘cause.’ Fur- thermore, the statute’s application to unsuccessful, as well as successful, attempts to induce a witness to ren- der false testimony [or refrain from testifying] supports our conclusion that the statute focuses on the mental state of the perpetrator to distinguish culpable conduct from innocent conduct.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis added.) State v. Cavallo, 200 Conn. 664 , 668–69, 513 A.2d 646 (1986). ‘‘A | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Boykin
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1 sentence2018The legislature’s choice of the verb ‘induce’ connotes a volitional component of the crime of tampering that would have been absent had it employed a more neutral verb such as ‘cause.’ Fur- thermore, the statute’s application to unsuccessful, as well as successful, attempts to induce a witness to ren- der false testimony [or refrain from testifying] supports our conclusion that the statute focuses on the mental state of the perpetrator to distinguish culpable conduct from innocent conduct.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis added.) State v. Cavallo, 200 Conn. 664 , 668–69, 513 A.2d 646 (1986). ‘‘A | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Bennett-Gibson
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2 sentences2018The legislature’s choice of the verb ‘induce’ connotes a volitional component of the crime of tampering that would have been absent had it employed a more neutral verb such as ‘cause.’ Fur- thermore, the statute’s application to unsuccessful, as well as successful, attempts to induce a witness to ren- der false testimony [or refrain from testifying] supports our conclusion that the statute focuses on the mental state of the perpetrator to distinguish culpable conduct from innocent conduct.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis added.) State v. Cavallo, 200 Conn. 664 , 668–69, 513 A.2d 646 (1986). ‘‘A 2018The legislature’s choice of the verb ‘induce’ connotes a volitional component of the crime of tampering that would have been absent had it employed a more neutral verb such as ‘cause.’ Fur- thermore, the statute’s application to unsuccessful, as well as successful, attempts to induce a witness to ren- der false testimony [or refrain from testifying] supports our conclusion that the statute focuses on the mental state of the perpetrator to distinguish culpable conduct from innocent conduct.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis added.) State v. Cavallo, 200 Conn. 664 , 668–69, 513 A.2d 646 (1986). ‘‘A | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Shelton v. Olowosoyo
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2 sentences2017It is not possible to resolve this question on the record before us presently, and the question of "whether a waiver has occurred is a factual question for the trier." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Shelton v. Olowosoyo , 125 Conn.App. 286 , 294, 10 A.3d 45 (2010). 2017It is not possible to resolve this question on the record before us presently, and the question of "whether a waiver has occurred is a factual question for the trier." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Shelton v. Olowosoyo , 125 Conn.App. 286 , 294, 10 A.3d 45 (2010). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte
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2 sentences2010Permitting searches in such circumstances, without any assurance at all that the subject of the search knew that, by his consent, he was relinquishing his constitutional rights, is something that I cannot believe is sanctioned by the [c]onstitution." (Citations omitted.) Id., at 288-89 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 (Marshall, J., dissenting). 2010Permitting searches in such circumstances, without any assurance at all that the subject of the search knew that, by his consent, he was relinquishing his constitutional rights, is something that I cannot believe is sanctioned by the [c]onstitution." (Citations omitted.) Id., at 288-89 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 (Marshall, J., dissenting). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
State v. Sealy
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2 sentences2009(D) any person who is found with any such knife concealed upon one’s person while lawfully removing such person’s household goods or effects from one place to another, or from one residence to another, (E) any person while actually and peaceably engaged in carrying any such knife from such person’s place of abode or business to a place or person where or by whom such knife is to be repaired, or while actually and peaceably returning to such person’s place of abode or business with such knife after the same has been repaired . . . .” Our Supreme Court has interpreted tiróse exceptions to includ 2009(D) any person who is found with any such knife concealed upon one’s person while lawfully removing such person’s household goods or effects from one place to another, or from one residence to another, (E) any person while actually and peaceably engaged in carrying any such knife from such person’s place of abode or business to a place or person where or by whom such knife is to be repaired, or while actually and peaceably returning to such person’s place of abode or business with such knife after the same has been repaired . . . .” Our Supreme Court has interpreted tiróse exceptions to includ | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Rivers v. City of New Britain
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1 sentence2008Id., at 500, 913 A.2d 1146 ( Bishop, J., dissenting). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
State v. Staples
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2 sentences2007We also relied on Lego to reject the defendant's implicit claim that, "the values served by the exclusionary rules, including the deterring of improper police conduct, independently demand that the reasonable doubt standard be required in the admissibility of confessions." Id., at 405, 399 A.2d 1269 . 2007Because the defendant had failed to present a "valid reason why proof by [a preponderance of the evidence], with a judge making a positive finding on voluntariness, does not provide a fair and workable test which affords a criminal defendant those rights guaranteed him by both the United States and Connecticut [c]onstitution[s]"; id., at 406 , 399 A.2d 1269 ; we concluded that, "a trial court should follow the preponderance of the evidence standard and not the reasonable doubt standard in determining whether or not the state has sustained its burden of proving voluntariness when a confession o | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Struckman v. Burns
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2 sentences2002Because "[s]overeign immunity may be waived only through a statute;" Struckman v. Burns , 205 Conn. 542 , 558 , 534 A.2d 888 (1987); the plaintiffs' common law claims against the state also fail as a matter of law. 2002Because "[s]overeign immunity may be waived only through a statute;" Struckman v. Burns , 205 Conn. 542 , 558 , 534 A.2d 888 (1987); the plaintiffs' common law claims against the state also fail as a matter of law. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
State v. Anderson
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2 sentences1998Foote v. Bartholomew, 111 Conn. 427, 432 , 150 A. 308 (1930); State v. Anderson, 82 Conn. 392, 394 , 73 A. 751 (1909). 1998Foote v. Bartholomew, 111 Conn. 427, 432 , 150 A. 308 (1930); State v. Anderson, 82 Conn. 392, 394 , 73 A. 751 (1909). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
State Ex Rel. Foote v. Bartholomew
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2 sentences1998Foote v. Bartholomew, 111 Conn. 427, 432 , 150 A. 308 (1930); State v. Anderson, 82 Conn. 392, 394 , 73 A. 751 (1909). 1998Foote v. Bartholomew, 111 Conn. 427, 432 , 150 A. 308 (1930); State v. Anderson, 82 Conn. 392, 394 , 73 A. 751 (1909). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
State v. Chapman
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2 sentences1998Specifically, we have concluded that the state’s waiver of immunity from suit in General Statutes § 13a-144; see footnote 4 of this opinion; the defective highway statute, is not an implicit waiver of the state’s immunity from liability for prejudgment interest; 5 ***5 Struckman v. Burns, supra, 205 Conn. 559 -60; or taxation of costs. 6 State v. Chapman, 176 Conn. 362, 366 , 407 A.2d 987 (1978); State ex rel. 1998Specifically, we have concluded that the state’s waiver of immunity from suit in General Statutes § 13a-144; see footnote 4 of this opinion; the defective highway statute, is not an implicit waiver of the state’s immunity from liability for prejudgment interest; 5 ***5 Struckman v. Burns, supra, 205 Conn. 559 -60; or taxation of costs. 6 State v. Chapman, 176 Conn. 362, 366 , 407 A.2d 987 (1978); State ex rel. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Atkinson v. Berloni
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2 sentences1993There is an implicit requirement in indemnification cases of "an independent legal relationship between the indemnitor and the indemnitee giving rise to a special duty." Atkinson v. Berloni, 23 Conn. App. 325 , 327 , 580 A.2d 84 (1990). 1993There is an implicit requirement in indemnification cases of "an independent legal relationship between the indemnitor and the indemnitee giving rise to a special duty." Atkinson v. Berloni, 23 Conn. App. 325 , 327 , 580 A.2d 84 (1990). | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Holder
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2 sentences1990The court in Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Holder, 37 Conn. Sup. 723, 732 , 436 A.2d 308 (1981), also noted that the implicit requirement of General Statutes § 38-325 (b) that the claimant bear the full brunt of the attorney’s fees provided a disincentive to sue in cases involving minor damages. 1990The court in Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Holder, 37 Conn. Sup. 723, 732 , 436 A.2d 308 (1981), also noted that the implicit requirement of General Statutes § 38-325 (b) that the claimant bear the full brunt of the attorney’s fees provided a disincentive to sue in cases involving minor damages. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Hubbard v. Planning Commission
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2 sentences1987Hubbard v. Planning Commission, 151 Conn. 269, 271-72 , 196 A.2d 760 (1963). 1987Hubbard v. Planning Commission, 151 Conn. 269, 271-72 , 196 A.2d 760 (1963). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| State v. Toste green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
State v. Harris
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2 sentences1986State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718, 733 , 508 A.2d 748 (1986); State v. Toste, 198 Conn. 573, 583 , 504 A.2d 1036 (1986); State v. Harris, 188 Conn. 574, 580 , 452 A.2d 634 (1982), cert. denied, 460 U.S. 1089 , 103 S. Ct. 1785 , 76 L. 1986State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718, 733 , 508 A.2d 748 (1986); State v. Toste, 198 Conn. 573, 583 , 504 A.2d 1036 (1986); State v. Harris, 188 Conn. 574, 580 , 452 A.2d 634 (1982), cert. denied, 460 U.S. 1089 , 103 S. Ct. 1785 , 76 L. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Grodis v. Burns green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Tietbohl v. Woods green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Harvey v. Estelle
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1 sentence1986State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718, 733 , 508 A.2d 748 (1986); State v. Toste, 198 Conn. 573, 583 , 504 A.2d 1036 (1986); State v. Harris, 188 Conn. 574, 580 , 452 A.2d 634 (1982), cert. denied, 460 U.S. 1089 , 103 S. Ct. 1785 , 76 L. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
White v. Estelle
green
1 sentence1986State v. Shifflett, 199 Conn. 718, 733 , 508 A.2d 748 (1986); State v. Toste, 198 Conn. 573, 583 , 504 A.2d 1036 (1986); State v. Harris, 188 Conn. 574, 580 , 452 A.2d 634 (1982), cert. denied, 460 U.S. 1089 , 103 S. Ct. 1785 , 76 L. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Allin v. Zoning Commission green | 1 | 1967–1967 |
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.
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.