petitioner must overcome presumption in Connecticut

14 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2017 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 (1)

Case	Followed	Cited
Alterisi v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen connappct · 2013 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017"On appeal, the petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound [appellate] strategy." Internal quotation marks omitted.) Otto v. Commissioner of Correction , 161 Conn.App. 210 , 226, 136 A.3d 14 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 281 (2016) ; see also Alterisi v. Commissioner of Correction, 145 Conn.App. 218 , 227, 77 A.3d 748 (tactical decision of appellate counsel not to raise particular claim ordinarily matter of appellate tactics and not evidence of incompetency), cert. denied, 310 Conn. 933 , 78 A.3d 859 2017"On appeal, the petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound [appellate] strategy." Internal quotation marks omitted.) Otto v. Commissioner of Correction , 161 Conn.App. 210 , 226, 136 A.3d 14 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 281 (2016) ; see also Alterisi v. Commissioner of Correction, 145 Conn.App. 218 , 227, 77 A.3d 748 (tactical decision of appellate counsel not to raise particular claim ordinarily matter of appellate tactics and not evidence of incompetency), cert. denied, 310 Conn. 933 , 78 A.3d 859	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 (12)

Case	Cited	Years
Johnson v. Commissioner of Correction green connappct · 1995 2 sentences 1998The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy, Johnson v. Commissioner of Correction , 36 Conn. App. 695 , 701 , 702 . 1996Id., 702 .	9	1995–1998
Siano v. Warden, State Prison neutral conn · 1993 2 sentences 2010The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn.App. 94, 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993). 2010The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn. App. 94, 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993).	3	2000–2010
State v. Deptula neutral conn · 1993 2 sentences 2010The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn.App. 94, 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993). 2010The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn. App. 94, 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993).	3	2000–2010
Siano v. Warden green connappct · 1993 2 sentences 2010The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn.App. 94, 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993). 2010The petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn.App. 94, 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993).	3	2000–2010
Otto v. Comm'r of Corr. green conn · 2016 1 sentence 2017"On appeal, the petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound [appellate] strategy." Internal quotation marks omitted.) Otto v. Commissioner of Correction , 161 Conn.App. 210 , 226, 136 A.3d 14 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 281 (2016) ; see also Alterisi v. Commissioner of Correction, 145 Conn.App. 218 , 227, 77 A.3d 748 (tactical decision of appellate counsel not to raise particular claim ordinarily matter of appellate tactics and not evidence of incompetency), cert. denied, 310 Conn. 933 , 78 A.3d 859	1	2017–2017
State v. Fetscher green conn · 2016 1 sentence 2017"On appeal, the petitioner must overcome the presumption that, under the circumstances, the challenged action might be considered sound [appellate] strategy." Internal quotation marks omitted.) Otto v. Commissioner of Correction , 161 Conn.App. 210 , 226, 136 A.3d 14 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 281 (2016) ; see also Alterisi v. Commissioner of Correction, 145 Conn.App. 218 , 227, 77 A.3d 748 (tactical decision of appellate counsel not to raise particular claim ordinarily matter of appellate tactics and not evidence of incompetency), cert. denied, 310 Conn. 933 , 78 A.3d 859	1	2017–2017
Pinto v. Commissioner of Correction green conn · 2001 1 sentence 2003Counsel is strongly presumed to have rendered adequate assistance and made all significant decisions in the exercise of reasonable professional judgment." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Minnifield v. Commissioner of Correction , 62 Conn. App. 68 , 71-72 , 767 A.2d 1262 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 907 , 772 A.2d 596 (2001).	1	2003–2003
State v. Alvarado green conn · 2001 1 sentence 2003Counsel is strongly presumed to have rendered adequate assistance and made all significant decisions in the exercise of reasonable professional judgment." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Minnifield v. Commissioner of Correction , 62 Conn. App. 68 , 71-72 , 767 A.2d 1262 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 907 , 772 A.2d 596 (2001).	1	2003–2003
Minnifield v. Commissioner of Correction green connappct · 2001 2 sentences 2003Counsel is strongly presumed to have rendered adequate assistance and made all significant decisions in the exercise of reasonable professional judgment." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Minnifield v. Commissioner of Correction , 62 Conn. App. 68 , 71-72 , 767 A.2d 1262 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 907 , 772 A.2d 596 (2001). 2003Counsel is strongly presumed to have rendered adequate assistance and made all significant decisions in the exercise of reasonable professional judgment." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Minnifield v. Commissioner of Correction , 62 Conn. App. 68 , 71-72 , 767 A.2d 1262 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 907 , 772 A.2d 596 (2001).	1	2003–2003
Daniels v. Warden, State Prison green conn · 1992 1 sentence 2000Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn. App. 94 , 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993); Daniels v. Warden, 28 Conn. App. 64 , 69-70 , 609 A.2d 1052 , cert. denied, 223 Conn. 924 , 614 A.2d 820 (1992).	1	2000–2000
Raino v. Supermarkets General Corp. green conn · 1992 1 sentence 2000Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn. App. 94 , 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993); Daniels v. Warden, 28 Conn. App. 64 , 69-70 , 609 A.2d 1052 , cert. denied, 223 Conn. 924 , 614 A.2d 820 (1992).	1	2000–2000
Daniels v. Warden green connappct · 1992 2 sentences 2000Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn. App. 94 , 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993); Daniels v. Warden, 28 Conn. App. 64 , 69-70 , 609 A.2d 1052 , cert. denied, 223 Conn. 924 , 614 A.2d 820 (1992). 2000Siano v. Warden, 31 Conn. App. 94 , 97 , 623 A.2d 1035 , cert. denied, 226 Conn. 910 , 628 A.2d 984 (1993); Daniels v. Warden, 28 Conn. App. 64 , 69-70 , 609 A.2d 1052 , cert. denied, 223 Conn. 924 , 614 A.2d 820 (1992).	1	2000–2000

Where else courts name it

TN 79 (1998–2011) PA 73 (2011–2026) CT 14 (1995–2017) SD 10 (1992–2013) IL 6 (2021–2023) VA 4 (2002–2007) AL 4 (1990–2015) MN 3 (2010–2015) AR 3 (1988–2014) ND 3 (2019–2019) WA 2 (2017–2024) ID 2 (1993–1999) OH 2 (2022–2022)

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