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22 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2022 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Vilchelgreen2 sentences2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w 2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w | 1 | 1 |
State of Connecticut v. Jacksongreen2 sentences2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w 2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. | 1 | 1 |
Utz v. Utzgreen2 sentences2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w 2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Paynegreen2 sentences2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w 2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w | 1 | 1 |
State v. Catorgreen2 sentences2012See State v. Cator, 256 Conn. 785, 791-92 , 781 A.2d 285 (2001) (assuming, without deciding, preservation issue); State v. Haase, 243 Conn. 324 , 338 n.12, 702 A.2d 1187 (1997) (same), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1111 , 118 S. Ct. 1685 , 140 L. 2012See State v. Cator, 256 Conn. 785, 791-92 , 781 A.2d 285 (2001) (assuming, without deciding, preservation issue); State v. Haase, 243 Conn. 324 , 338 n.12, 702 A.2d 1187 (1997) (same), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1111 , 118 S. Ct. 1685 , 140 L. | 1 | 1 |
Connecticut v. Portergreen2 sentences2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S.Ct. 1384 , 140 L.Ed.2d 645 (1998); challenging the admission of the blood test results on chain of custody grounds, and when she subsequently appealed to the Appellate Court from the trial court's decision to admit those results. 2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S.Ct. 1384 , 140 L.Ed.2d 645 (1998); challenging the admission of the blood test results on chain of custody grounds, and when she subsequently appealed to the Appellate Court from the trial court's decision to admit those results. | 1 | 1 |
Lovilia Coal Co. v. Harveygreen2 sentences2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S.Ct. 1384 , 140 L.Ed.2d 645 (1998); challenging the admission of the blood test results on chain of custody grounds, and when she subsequently appealed to the Appellate Court from the trial court's decision to admit those results. 2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert, denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L. | 1 | 1 |
Practice Management Information Corp. v. American Medical Ass'ngreen2 sentences2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S.Ct. 1384 , 140 L.Ed.2d 645 (1998); challenging the admission of the blood test results on chain of custody grounds, and when she subsequently appealed to the Appellate Court from the trial court's decision to admit those results. 2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert, denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L. | 1 | 1 |
Remeta v. Stovallgreen2 sentences2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S.Ct. 1384 , 140 L.Ed.2d 645 (1998); challenging the admission of the blood test results on chain of custody grounds, and when she subsequently appealed to the Appellate Court from the trial court's decision to admit those results. 2011The dissent specifically contends that the defendant preserved her claim when she filed her motion for a Porter hearing; see State v. Porter, 241 Conn. 57 , 698 A.2d 739 (1997), cert, denied, 523 U.S. 1058 , 118 S. Ct. 1384 , 140 L. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Higginsgreen2 sentences2009See State v. Higgins, 265 Conn. 35 , 39 n. 9, 826 A.2d 1126 (2003) (noting that defendant's failure to brief separately claim under Connecticut constitution confines review to United States constitution). [10] The defendant preserved this claim for appellate review by means of a timely exception to the court's charge. [11] Although the defendant did not take exception to the court's instruction on this ground, we conclude that an objection raised in the defendant's written request to charge was broad enough to encompass the issue raised here. 2009See State v. Higgins, 265 Conn. 35 , 39 n. 9, 826 A.2d 1126 (2003) (noting that defendant's failure to brief separately claim under Connecticut constitution confines review to United States constitution). [10] The defendant preserved this claim for appellate review by means of a timely exception to the court's charge. [11] Although the defendant did not take exception to the court's instruction on this ground, we conclude that an objection raised in the defendant's written request to charge was broad enough to encompass the issue raised here. | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Jason B.green | 1 | 1 |
State v. Waltersgreen1 sentence2009See State v. Jason B., 111 Conn. App. 359, 363 , 958 A.2d 1266 (2008), cert. denied, 290 Conn. 904 , 962 A.2d 794 (2009). 3 This conclusion does not address whether the defendant properly requested an instruction on reckless endangerment in the second degree. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Jasongreen1 sentence2009See State v. Jason B., 111 Conn. App. 359, 363 , 958 A.2d 1266 (2008), cert. denied, 290 Conn. 904 , 962 A.2d 794 (2009). 3 This conclusion does not address whether the defendant properly requested an instruction on reckless endangerment in the second degree. | 1 | 1 |
| Seabrook v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Binnettegreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Morgangreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Tatumgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Jonesgreen | 1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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|---|---|---|
Jackson v. Virginia
red
2 sentences2020Regardless of preser- vation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. 2020Regardless of preser- vation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. | 2 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Pommer
green
2 sentences2020Regardless of preser- vation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. 2020Regardless of preser- vation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. | 2 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Ouellette
green
2 sentences2020Regardless of preser- vation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. 2020Regardless of pres- ervation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. | 2 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Thomas
green
2 sentences2020Regardless of preser- vation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. 2020Regardless of pres- ervation, we review insufficiency claims because ‘‘any defendant who is found guilty on the basis of insuffi- cient evidence has been deprived of a constitutional right and is entitled to review whether or not the claim was preserved at trial.’’ State v. Pommer, 110 Conn. App. 608, 612 , 955 A.2d 637 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 951 , 961 A.2d 418 (2008), citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 316 , 99 S. Ct. 2781 , 61 L. | 2 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Brown
neutral
2 sentences2019We begin by noting that the defendant preserved this claim for appeal by filing a posttrial motion for a judg- ment of acquittal on October 3, 2017, in which he argued: ‘‘[T]o be compliant with [§ 53a-64bb (b)], the court should modify the verdict according to required law and direct acquittals to [the charges of assault and unlawful restraint].’’ See State v. Brown, 118 Conn. App. 418, 422 , 984 A.2d 86 (2009) (‘‘motion for judgment of acquittal on specific charge preserves charge for appeal’’), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 901 , 988 A.2d 877 (2010). 2019We begin by noting that the defendant preserved this claim for appeal by filing a posttrial motion for a judg- ment of acquittal on October 3, 2017, in which he argued: ‘‘[T]o be compliant with [§ 53a-64bb (b)], the court should modify the verdict according to required law and direct acquittals to [the charges of assault and unlawful restraint].’’ See State v. Brown, 118 Conn. App. 418, 422 , 984 A.2d 86 (2009) (‘‘motion for judgment of acquittal on specific charge preserves charge for appeal’’), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 901 , 988 A.2d 877 (2010). | 2 | 2017–2019 |
State v. Brown
neutral
2 sentences2019We begin by noting that the defendant preserved this claim for appeal by filing a posttrial motion for a judg- ment of acquittal on October 3, 2017, in which he argued: ‘‘[T]o be compliant with [§ 53a-64bb (b)], the court should modify the verdict according to required law and direct acquittals to [the charges of assault and unlawful restraint].’’ See State v. Brown, 118 Conn. App. 418, 422 , 984 A.2d 86 (2009) (‘‘motion for judgment of acquittal on specific charge preserves charge for appeal’’), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 901 , 988 A.2d 877 (2010). 2019We begin by noting that the defendant preserved this claim for appeal by filing a posttrial motion for a judg- ment of acquittal on October 3, 2017, in which he argued: ‘‘[T]o be compliant with [§ 53a-64bb (b)], the court should modify the verdict according to required law and direct acquittals to [the charges of assault and unlawful restraint].’’ See State v. Brown, 118 Conn. App. 418, 422 , 984 A.2d 86 (2009) (‘‘motion for judgment of acquittal on specific charge preserves charge for appeal’’), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 901 , 988 A.2d 877 (2010). | 2 | 2017–2019 |
State v. Calabrese
green
2 sentences2015At the outset, we note that the defendant preserved this claim by moving for a judgment of acquittal at the close of the state’s case and his case.9 See State v. Calabrese, 279 Conn. 393, 401 , 902 A.2d 1044 (2006). 2015At the outset, we note that the defendant preserved this claim by moving for a judgment of acquittal at the close of the state’s case and his case.9 See State v. Calabrese, 279 Conn. 393, 401 , 902 A.2d 1044 (2006). | 2 | 2015–2015 |
State v. Golding
green
2 sentences2000“The defendant attempts to distinguish Schiappa on the ground that in the present case, unlike in Schiappa , the defendant preserved his claim and, therefore, need not rely on State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233, 239-40 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989). 2000“The defendant attempts to distinguish Schiappa on the ground that in the present case, unlike in Schiappa , the defendant preserved his claim and, therefore, need not rely on State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233, 239-40 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989). | 2 | 1999–2000 |
Powell v. Infinity Insurance
green
2 sentences2022Co., 282 Conn. 594, 604 , 922 A.2d 1073 (2007); is inapposite in the context of an action to enforce a prior judgment. 2022Co., 282 Conn. 594, 604 , 922 A.2d 1073 (2007); is inapposite in the context of an action to enforce a prior judgment. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Gibson
green
2 sentences2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w 2014See State v. Vilchel, 112 Conn. App. 411, 417 , 963 A.2d 658 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 907 , 969 A.2d 173 (2009); see also Practice Book § 42-16. 6 During his closing argument to the jury, defense counsel referenced the first amendment and entrapment issues. 7 See Practice Book § 42-16. 8 Our Supreme Court has stated that ‘‘when a defendant raises on appeal a claim that improper remarks by the prosecutor deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to a fair trial, the burden is on the defendant to show, not only that the remarks were improper, but also that, considered in light of the w | 1 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Pare
green
2 sentences2013State v. Pare, 253 Conn. 611, 621-22 , 755 A.2d 180 (2000). 2013State v. Pare, 253 Conn. 611, 621-22 , 755 A.2d 180 (2000). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Haase
green
2 sentences2012See State v. Cator, 256 Conn. 785, 791-92 , 781 A.2d 285 (2001) (assuming, without deciding, preservation issue); State v. Haase, 243 Conn. 324 , 338 n.12, 702 A.2d 1187 (1997) (same), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1111 , 118 S. Ct. 1685 , 140 L. 2012See State v. Cator, 256 Conn. 785, 791-92 , 781 A.2d 285 (2001) (assuming, without deciding, preservation issue); State v. Haase, 243 Conn. 324 , 338 n.12, 702 A.2d 1187 (1997) (same), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1111 , 118 S. Ct. 1685 , 140 L. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Lewis v. Immigration & Naturalization Service
green
1 sentence2012See State v. Cator, 256 Conn. 785, 791-92 , 781 A.2d 285 (2001) (assuming, without deciding, preservation issue); State v. Haase, 243 Conn. 324 , 338 n.12, 702 A.2d 1187 (1997) (same), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1111 , 118 S. Ct. 1685 , 140 L. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Hamilton v. Commissioner
green
1 sentence2012See State v. Cator, 256 Conn. 785, 791-92 , 781 A.2d 285 (2001) (assuming, without deciding, preservation issue); State v. Haase, 243 Conn. 324 , 338 n.12, 702 A.2d 1187 (1997) (same), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1111 , 118 S. Ct. 1685 , 140 L. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
State v. Watson
green
2 sentences2009Specifically, the defendant requested therein that the court omit any instruction related to the fact that the rules of law, the presumption of innocence and the state's burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt "`are made to protect the innocent and not the guilty.'" [12] The rationale of these decisions was followed, with the same result, in State v. Smith, 275 Conn. 205, 243-45 , 881 A.2d 160 (2005), State v. Watson, 251 Conn. 220, 225-28 , 740 A.2d 832 (1999), and State v. Delvalle, 250 Conn. 466, 471-73 , 736 A.2d 125 (1999). [13] In his written request to charge, the defendant s 2009Specifically, the defendant requested therein that the court omit any instruction related to the fact that the rules of law, the presumption of innocence and the state's burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt "`are made to protect the innocent and not the guilty.'" [12] The rationale of these decisions was followed, with the same result, in State v. Smith, 275 Conn. 205, 243-45 , 881 A.2d 160 (2005), State v. Watson, 251 Conn. 220, 225-28 , 740 A.2d 832 (1999), and State v. Delvalle, 250 Conn. 466, 471-73 , 736 A.2d 125 (1999). [13] In his written request to charge, the defendant s | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Delvalle
green
2 sentences2009Specifically, the defendant requested therein that the court omit any instruction related to the fact that the rules of law, the presumption of innocence and the state's burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt "`are made to protect the innocent and not the guilty.'" [12] The rationale of these decisions was followed, with the same result, in State v. Smith, 275 Conn. 205, 243-45 , 881 A.2d 160 (2005), State v. Watson, 251 Conn. 220, 225-28 , 740 A.2d 832 (1999), and State v. Delvalle, 250 Conn. 466, 471-73 , 736 A.2d 125 (1999). [13] In his written request to charge, the defendant s 2009Specifically, the defendant requested therein that the court omit any instruction related to the fact that the rules of law, the presumption of innocence and the state's burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt "`are made to protect the innocent and not the guilty.'" [12] The rationale of these decisions was followed, with the same result, in State v. Smith, 275 Conn. 205, 243-45 , 881 A.2d 160 (2005), State v. Watson, 251 Conn. 220, 225-28 , 740 A.2d 832 (1999), and State v. Delvalle, 250 Conn. 466, 471-73 , 736 A.2d 125 (1999). [13] In his written request to charge, the defendant s | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Rowe v. Superior Court, Judicial District of New Haven
green
2 sentences2009Rowe v. Superior Court, 289 Conn. 649 , 960 A.2d 256 (2008), is established law and I believe it is clear that the defendant preserved the claim that he pursues on appeal, which the majority resolves. 2009Rowe v. Superior Court, 289 Conn. 649 , 960 A.2d 256 (2008), is established law and I believe it is clear that the defendant preserved the claim that he pursues on appeal, which the majority resolves. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Smith
green
2 sentences2009Specifically, the defendant requested therein that the court omit any instruction related to the fact that the rules of law, the presumption of innocence and the state's burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt "`are made to protect the innocent and not the guilty.'" [12] The rationale of these decisions was followed, with the same result, in State v. Smith, 275 Conn. 205, 243-45 , 881 A.2d 160 (2005), State v. Watson, 251 Conn. 220, 225-28 , 740 A.2d 832 (1999), and State v. Delvalle, 250 Conn. 466, 471-73 , 736 A.2d 125 (1999). [13] In his written request to charge, the defendant s 2009Specifically, the defendant requested therein that the court omit any instruction related to the fact that the rules of law, the presumption of innocence and the state's burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt "`are made to protect the innocent and not the guilty.'" [12] The rationale of these decisions was followed, with the same result, in State v. Smith, 275 Conn. 205, 243-45 , 881 A.2d 160 (2005), State v. Watson, 251 Conn. 220, 225-28 , 740 A.2d 832 (1999), and State v. Delvalle, 250 Conn. 466, 471-73 , 736 A.2d 125 (1999). [13] In his written request to charge, the defendant s | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| State v. Ledbetter green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| State v. Miller green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| State v. D'Ambrosio green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| CBS Inc. v. Bruno green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Connecticut v. D'Ambrosia green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| State v. Toste green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
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.