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first step analysis in Connecticut

21 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1989–2025 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.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Quintgreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Ed. 2d 200 (2008); and although there may be some overlap between the factors that the reviewing court considers when determining whether the prosecutor’s conduct was improper and those that it considers when conducting its constitutional analysis; see, e.g., State v. Quint, 97 Conn. App. 72, 88-89 , 904 A.2d 216 (prosecutor’s questions to defendant regarding credibility of witnesses were not improper when invited by defense counsel), cert, denied, 280 Conn. 924 , 908 A.2d 1089 (2006); a reviewing court should not conclude that the prosecutor’s conduct deprived the defendant of his due process

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State v. Quintgreen
connappct · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Ed. 2d 200 (2008); and although there may be some overlap between the factors that the reviewing court considers when determining whether the prosecutor’s conduct was improper and those that it considers when conducting its constitutional analysis; see, e.g., State v. Quint, 97 Conn. App. 72, 88-89 , 904 A.2d 216 (prosecutor’s questions to defendant regarding credibility of witnesses were not improper when invited by defense counsel), cert, denied, 280 Conn. 924 , 908 A.2d 1089 (2006); a reviewing court should not conclude that the prosecutor’s conduct deprived the defendant of his due process

2011Ed. 2d 200 (2008); and although there may be some overlap between the factors that the reviewing court considers when determining whether the prosecutor’s conduct was improper and those that it considers when conducting its constitutional analysis; see, e.g., State v. Quint, 97 Conn. App. 72, 88-89 , 904 A.2d 216 (prosecutor’s questions to defendant regarding credibility of witnesses were not improper when invited by defense counsel), cert, denied, 280 Conn. 924 , 908 A.2d 1089 (2006); a reviewing court should not conclude that the prosecutor’s conduct deprived the defendant of his due process

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In Re Halle T.green
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Ed. 2d 200 (2008); and although there may be some overlap between the factors that the reviewing court considers when determining whether the prosecutor’s conduct was improper and those that it considers when conducting its constitutional analysis; see, e.g., State v. Quint, 97 Conn. App. 72, 88-89 , 904 A.2d 216 (prosecutor’s questions to defendant regarding credibility of witnesses were not improper when invited by defense counsel), cert, denied, 280 Conn. 924 , 908 A.2d 1089 (2006); a reviewing court should not conclude that the prosecutor’s conduct deprived the defendant of his due process

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State v. Grantgreen
conn · 2008 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Although this court occasionally has skipped the first step of this analysis when the question of impropriety was a close one and it was clear that there was no due process violation; see, e.g., State v. Grant, 286 Conn. 499, 542 , 944 A.2d 947 , cert, denied, 555 U.S. 916 , 129 S. Ct. 271 , 172 L.

2011Although this court occasionally has skipped the first step of this analysis when the question of impropriety was a close one and it was clear that there was no due process violation; see, e.g., State v. Grant, 286 Conn. 499, 542 , 944 A.2d 947 , cert, denied, 555 U.S. 916 , 129 S. Ct. 271 , 172 L.

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Cohen v. Cowles Media Co.green
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Cohen v. Cowles Media Co., 501 U.S. 663, 668 , 111 S. Ct. 2513 , 115 L.

2009See Cohen v. Cowles Media Co., 501 U.S. 663, 668 , 111 S. Ct. 2513 , 115 L.

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State v. Williamsgreen
conn · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In short, that determination was made by taking into account, in the first step of the analysis, a Williams factor; see State v. Williams, 204 Conn. 523 , 529 A.2d 653 (1987); that applies only to the second step of the analysis, that is, whether a due process violation occurred.

2006In short, that determination was made by taking into account, in the first step of the analysis, a Williams factor; see State v. Williams, 204 Conn. 523 , 529 A.2d 653 (1987); that applies only to the second step of the analysis, that is, whether a due process violation occurred.

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Metropolitan District Commission v. American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 4, Local 3713green
connappct · 1994 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002"Ordinarily, where the authority to arbitrate devolves from contract, an unrestricted submission carries with it the power to decide, with finality, all issues of fact or law in the proceedings." Bodner v. United Services Automobile Association , 222 Conn. 480 , 501 (1992); Industrial Risk Insurers v. Hartford Steam Boiler , 258 Conn. 101 (2001); See, Metropolitan District Commission v. AFSCME, Council 4, Local 3713 , 35 Conn. App. 804 , 807-808 (1994).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Griffin v. California green
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

2015Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609, 615 , 85 S. Ct. 1229 , 14 L.

2015Griffin v. California, 380 U.S. 609, 615 , 85 S. Ct. 1229 , 14 L.

22008–2015
Jones v. Jones green
conn · 1986
2 sentences

1997Cf. Cato v. Cato, supra, 226 Conn. 5 (long arm statute for dissolution actions reaches full extent of constitutionally permissible jurisdiction; consolidating statutory and constitutional analysis into single step); Jones v. Jones, 199 Conn. 287 , 292 , 507 A.2d 88 (1986) (same).

1997Cf. Cato v. Cato, supra, 226 Conn. 5 (long arm statute for dissolution actions reaches full extent of constitutionally permissible jurisdiction; consolidating statutory and constitutional analysis into single step); Jones v. Jones, 199 Conn. 287 , 292 , 507 A.2d 88 (1986) (same).

21995–1997
State v. Henderson green
nj · 2011
1 sentence

2025To be sure, in State v. Hender- son, supra, 208 N.J. 208 , the case we relied on in Harris to adopt the system and estimator variables rubric; see State v. Harris, supra, 330 Conn. 131 ; the New Jersey Supreme Court noted that a showup identification procedure conducted within two hours of a crime is not a system variable sufficient to trigger a hearing because it does not undermine the reliability of an identification.

12025–2025
Town of Wethersfield v. PR Arrow, LLC green
conn · 2019
2 sentences

2019Inferring that the trial court considered the first step required in Schoonmaker before moving to the second step of substantial unfairness is consistent with the well settled principle that ‘‘[i]n determining whether there has been an abuse of discretion, every reasonable presumption should be given in favor of the correctness of the court’s ruling.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wethersfield v. PR Arrow, LLC, 187 Conn. App. 604, 645 , 203 A.3d 645 , cert. denied, 331 Conn. 907 , 202 A.3d 1022 (2019).12 The defendant also argues that the court erred in finding that adherence to the con

2019Inferring that the trial court considered the first step required in Schoonmaker before moving to the second step of substantial unfairness is consistent with the well settled principle that ‘‘[i]n determining whether there has been an abuse of discretion, every reasonable presumption should be given in favor of the correctness of the court’s ruling.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wethersfield v. PR Arrow, LLC, 187 Conn. App. 604, 645 , 203 A.3d 645 , cert. denied, 331 Conn. 907 , 202 A.3d 1022 (2019).12 The defendant also argues that the court erred in finding that adherence to the con

12019–2019
State v. Hickey green
connappct · 2012
2 sentences

2019State v. Hickey , 135 Conn. App. 532 , 554, 43 A.3d 701 , cert. denied, 306 Conn. 901 , 52 A.3d 728 (2012). *551 "[P]rosecutorial [impropriety] of a constitutional magnitude can occur in the course of closing arguments....

2019State v. Hickey , 135 Conn. App. 532 , 554, 43 A.3d 701 , cert. denied, 306 Conn. 901 , 52 A.3d 728 (2012). *551 "[P]rosecutorial [impropriety] of a constitutional magnitude can occur in the course of closing arguments....

12019–2019
Town of Wethersfield v. PR Arrow, LLC green
connappct · 2019
2 sentences

2019Inferring that the trial court considered the first step required in Schoonmaker before moving to the second step of substantial unfairness is consistent with the well settled principle that ‘‘[i]n determining whether there has been an abuse of discretion, every reasonable presumption should be given in favor of the correctness of the court’s ruling.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wethersfield v. PR Arrow, LLC, 187 Conn. App. 604, 645 , 203 A.3d 645 , cert. denied, 331 Conn. 907 , 202 A.3d 1022 (2019).12 The defendant also argues that the court erred in finding that adherence to the con

2019Inferring that the trial court considered the first step required in Schoonmaker before moving to the second step of substantial unfairness is consistent with the well settled principle that ‘‘[i]n determining whether there has been an abuse of discretion, every reasonable presumption should be given in favor of the correctness of the court’s ruling.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wethersfield v. PR Arrow, LLC, 187 Conn. App. 604, 645 , 203 A.3d 645 , cert. denied, 331 Conn. 907 , 202 A.3d 1022 (2019).12 The defendant also argues that the court erred in finding that adherence to the con

12019–2019
State v. Schovanec green
conn · 2017
2 sentences

2018In Schovanec , this court held that "it is not uncommon that we look to the evidence at trial and to the state's theory of the case" when assessing whether the offenses stem from the same act or transaction at step one. 6 Id., at 327 , 163 A.3d 581 .

2018In Schovanec , this court held that "it is not uncommon that we look to the evidence at trial and to the state's theory of the case" when assessing whether the offenses stem from the same act or transaction at step one. 6 Id., at 327 , 163 A.3d 581 .

12018–2018
State v. Brown green
conn · 2011
2 sentences

2018The same transaction, in other words, may constitute separate and distinct crimes where it is susceptible of separation into parts, each of which in itself constitutes a completed offense.... [ T ] he test is not whether the criminal intent is one and the same and inspiring the whole transaction, but whether separate acts have been committed with the requisite criminal intent and are such as are made punishable by the [ statute ]." (Emphasis altered; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown , 299 Conn. 640 , 652, 11 A.3d 663 (2011).

2018The same transaction, in other words, may constitute separate and distinct crimes where it is susceptible of separation into parts, each of which in itself constitutes a completed offense.... [ T ] he test is not whether the criminal intent is one and the same and inspiring the whole transaction, but whether separate acts have been committed with the requisite criminal intent and are such as are made punishable by the [ statute ]." (Emphasis altered; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Brown , 299 Conn. 640 , 652, 11 A.3d 663 (2011).

12018–2018
Blockburger v. United States green
scotus · 1931
2 sentences

2018Because we conclude in the present case that the defendant's double jeopardy claim founders on the first step of the analysis, it is unnecessary to consider whether the charged crimes are the same offense under the rubric set forth in Blockburger v. United States , 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932). "[D]istinct repetitions of a prohibited act, however closely they may follow each other ... may be punished as separate crimes without offending the double jeopardy clause. ...

2018Because we conclude in the present case that the defendant's double jeopardy claim founders on the first step of the analysis, it is unnecessary to consider whether the charged crimes are the same offense under the rubric set forth in Blockburger v. United States , 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932). "[D]istinct repetitions of a prohibited act, however closely they may follow each other ... may be punished as separate crimes without offending the double jeopardy clause. ...

12018–2018
State v. Davis green
conn · 2002
1 sentence

2015A In the first step of our analysis, we must determine whether an impropriety occurred. ‘‘The ultimate test of whether a prosecution argument indirectly and imper- missibly comments on the defendant’s failure to testify is whether, because of its language and context, the jury would naturally and necessarily interpret it as com- ment on the defendant’s failure to testify.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Downing, 68 Conn. App. 388, 398 , 791 A.2d 649 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 920 , 797 A.2d 518 (2002). ‘‘It is well settled that comment by the prosecuting attorney . . . on the def

12015–2015
State v. Rodriguez green
conn · 2002
1 sentence

2015A In the first step of our analysis, we must determine whether an impropriety occurred. ‘‘The ultimate test of whether a prosecution argument indirectly and imper- missibly comments on the defendant’s failure to testify is whether, because of its language and context, the jury would naturally and necessarily interpret it as com- ment on the defendant’s failure to testify.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Downing, 68 Conn. App. 388, 398 , 791 A.2d 649 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 920 , 797 A.2d 518 (2002). ‘‘It is well settled that comment by the prosecuting attorney . . . on the def

12015–2015
State v. Downing green
connappct · 2002
2 sentences

2015A In the first step of our analysis, we must determine whether an impropriety occurred. ‘‘The ultimate test of whether a prosecution argument indirectly and imper- missibly comments on the defendant’s failure to testify is whether, because of its language and context, the jury would naturally and necessarily interpret it as com- ment on the defendant’s failure to testify.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Downing, 68 Conn. App. 388, 398 , 791 A.2d 649 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 920 , 797 A.2d 518 (2002). ‘‘It is well settled that comment by the prosecuting attorney . . . on the def

2015A In the first step of our analysis, we must determine whether an impropriety occurred. ‘‘The ultimate test of whether a prosecution argument indirectly and imper- missibly comments on the defendant’s failure to testify is whether, because of its language and context, the jury would naturally and necessarily interpret it as com- ment on the defendant’s failure to testify.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Downing, 68 Conn. App. 388, 398 , 791 A.2d 649 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 920 , 797 A.2d 518 (2002). ‘‘It is well settled that comment by the prosecuting attorney . . . on the def

12015–2015
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2014Not all restraints on freedom of movement amount to custody for purposes of Miranda. [Accordingly, the United States Supreme Court has] decline[d] to accord talismanic power to the freedom-of-movement inquiry, Berkemer [v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 437 , 104 S. Ct. 3138 , 82 L.

2014Not all restraints on freedom of movement amount to custody for purposes of Miranda. [Accordingly, the United States Supreme Court has] decline[d] to accord talismanic power to the freedom-of-movement inquiry, Berkemer [v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 437 , 104 S. Ct. 3138 , 82 L.

12014–2014
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

2012Here, the conduct in question is the prosecutor’s failure to correct allegedly false testimony regarding plea agreements even though both the court and defense counsel had been properly informed of the contours of the arrangement. 16 “It is well established that [i]mpeachment evidence as well as exculpa-toiy evidence falls within [the] definition of evidence [in Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S. Ct. 1194 , 10 L.

2012Here, the conduct in question is the prosecutor’s failure to correct allegedly false testimony regarding plea agreements even though both the court and defense counsel had been properly informed of the contours of the arrangement. 16 “It is well established that [i]mpeachment evidence as well as exculpa-toiy evidence falls within [the] definition of evidence [in Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S. Ct. 1194 , 10 L.

12012–2012
State v. Blango green
conn · 2007
1 sentence

2009In so doing, we must bear in mind that “a prosecutor properly may ask the jury to draw reasonable inferences based on the evidence at trial.” State v. Batista, 101 Conn. App. 623, 635 , 922 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 918 , 933 A.2d 721 (2007).

12009–2009
Poulin v. Commissioner of Correction green
conn · 2007
1 sentence

2009In so doing, we must bear in mind that “a prosecutor properly may ask the jury to draw reasonable inferences based on the evidence at trial.” State v. Batista, 101 Conn. App. 623, 635 , 922 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 918 , 933 A.2d 721 (2007).

12009–2009
State v. Batista neutral
connappct · 2007
2 sentences

2009In so doing, we must bear in mind that “a prosecutor properly may ask the jury to draw reasonable inferences based on the evidence at trial.” State v. Batista, 101 Conn. App. 623, 635 , 922 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 918 , 933 A.2d 721 (2007).

2009In so doing, we must bear in mind that “a prosecutor properly may ask the jury to draw reasonable inferences based on the evidence at trial.” State v. Batista, 101 Conn. App. 623, 635 , 922 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 918 , 933 A.2d 721 (2007).

12009–2009
Logan v. Greenwich Hospital Ass'n green
conn · 1983
2 sentences

2006The informed consent doctrine derives from the principle that “[e]veiy human being of adult years and sound mind has a right to determine what shall be done with his own body; and a surgeon who performs an operation without his patient’s consent, commits an assault, for which he is liable in damages.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Logan v. Greenwich Hospital Assn., 191 Conn. 282, 288-89 , 465 A.2d 294 (1983).

2006The informed consent doctrine derives from the principle that “[e]veiy human being of adult years and sound mind has a right to determine what shall be done with his own body; and a surgeon who performs an operation without his patient’s consent, commits an assault, for which he is liable in damages.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Logan v. Greenwich Hospital Assn., 191 Conn. 282, 288-89 , 465 A.2d 294 (1983).

12006–2006
Sung v. Butterworth neutral
conn · 1995
2 sentences

2005Sung v. Butterworth, 35 Conn. App. 154, 158-59 , 644 A.2d 395 (1994), appeal dismissed, 235 Conn. 400 , 665 A.2d 893 (1995).

2005Sung v. Butterworth, 35 Conn. App. 154, 158-59 , 644 A.2d 395 (1994), appeal dismissed, 235 Conn. 400 , 665 A.2d 893 (1995).

12005–2005
Sung v. Butterworth green
connappct · 1994
2 sentences

2005Sung v. Butterworth, 35 Conn. App. 154, 158-59 , 644 A.2d 395 (1994), appeal dismissed, 235 Conn. 400 , 665 A.2d 893 (1995).

2005Sung v. Butterworth, 35 Conn. App. 154, 158-59 , 644 A.2d 395 (1994), appeal dismissed, 235 Conn. 400 , 665 A.2d 893 (1995).

12005–2005
Bodner v. United Services Automobile Ass'n green
conn · 1992
1 sentence

2002"Ordinarily, where the authority to arbitrate devolves from contract, an unrestricted submission carries with it the power to decide, with finality, all issues of fact or law in the proceedings." Bodner v. United Services Automobile Association , 222 Conn. 480 , 501 (1992); Industrial Risk Insurers v. Hartford Steam Boiler , 258 Conn. 101 (2001); See, Metropolitan District Commission v. AFSCME, Council 4, Local 3713 , 35 Conn. App. 804 , 807-808 (1994).

12002–2002
Garrity v. McCaskey green
conn · 1992
1 sentence

2002Metropolitan District Commission v. AFSCME, Council 4, Local 3713 , supra, 237 Conn. at 119 (Citations omitted.) "Because . . . [Connecticut courts] favor arbitration as a means of settling private disputes . . . [they] . . . undertake judicial review of arbitration awards in a manner designed to minimize interference with an efficient and economical system of alternative dispute resolution." Garrity v. McCaskey , 223 Conn. 1 , 4-5 (1992) (Citations omitted.) The first step in the analysis requires a determination as to whether the "submission" was restricted or unrestricted.

12002–2002
Industrial Risk Insurers v. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance green
conn · 2001
1 sentence

2002"Ordinarily, where the authority to arbitrate devolves from contract, an unrestricted submission carries with it the power to decide, with finality, all issues of fact or law in the proceedings." Bodner v. United Services Automobile Association , 222 Conn. 480 , 501 (1992); Industrial Risk Insurers v. Hartford Steam Boiler , 258 Conn. 101 (2001); See, Metropolitan District Commission v. AFSCME, Council 4, Local 3713 , 35 Conn. App. 804 , 807-808 (1994).

12002–2002
County of Sacramento v. Lewis green
scotus · 1998
11999–1999
Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. green
conn · 1997
11998–1998
Virgo v. Lyons green
conn · 1988
11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-21 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-49 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-70 (3)

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

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