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compelling need test in Connecticut

12 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2020 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Frank G. Prantilgreen
ca9 · 1985 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–1995
2 sentences

1995See United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. Dack, 747 F.2d 1172 , 1176 n.5 (7th Cir. 1984); United States v. Birdman, supra, 553 ; United States v. Schwartzbaum, 527 F.2d 249, 253 (2d Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 942 , 96 S. Ct. 1410 , 47 L.

1994The compelling need test has been characterized as “a reiteration of the judicial antipathy toward any deviation from the advocate-witness rule.” United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985).

22
Koch Oil Co. v. Committee of Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims Against Powerine Oil Co.green
scotus · 1996 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2010
2 sentences

2010In State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683 , 702 n.17, 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

13
State v. Coltongreen
conn · 1995 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2010
2 sentences

2010In State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683 , 702 n.17, 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

2010In State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683 , 702 n.17, 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

13
Connecticut v. Coltongreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2010
2 sentences

2010In State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683 , 702 n.17, 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

13
Munoz v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2010
2 sentences

2010In State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683 , 702 n.17, 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

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United States v. Karl 'Jack' Schwartzbaumgreen
· 1976 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. Dack, 747 F.2d 1172 , 1176 n.5 (7th Cir. 1984); United States v. Birdman, supra, 553 ; United States v. Schwartzbaum, 527 F.2d 249, 253 (2d Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 942 , 96 S. Ct. 1410 , 47 L.

11
United States v. Ted Johnstongreen
ca7 · 1982 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Second, there exists the justifiable fear that, when a prosecutor takes the witness stand, ‘the prestige or prominence of the prosecutor’s office will artificially enhance his credibility as a witness.’ United States v. Johnston, 690 F.2d 638, 643 (7th Cir. 1982).

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State v. Williamsgreen
utah · 1982 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994United States v. Prantil, supra, [764 F.2d] 552.” State v. Thompson, supra, 20 Conn. App. 297 . “[T|he vast weight of authority indicates that ‘any decision whether or not to allow an attorney to be called is left to the discretion of the trial judge.’ Therefore, in reviewing [the] appellant’s claims we will only reverse the decision of the trial court if there was an abuse of discretion.” Rudolph v. State, supra, 829 P.2d 272 ; see also State v. Williams, 656 P.2d 450, 453 (Utah 1982).

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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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Holbrook green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2017This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general." [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.] ), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S.Ct. 2094 , 158 L.Ed. 2d 710 (2004) ; State v. Slimskey , supra, 257 Conn. at 859 , 779 A.2d 723 ("[h]aving determined that the evidence in issue was especially probative and having concluded that there was no other available means of inquiry into the victim's propensity

2014This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in gen- eral.’’ [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.]), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S. Ct. 2094 , 158 L.

32005–2017
County of Okanogan, Washington v. National Marine Fisheries Service green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2017This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general." [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.] ), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S.Ct. 2094 , 158 L.Ed. 2d 710 (2004) ; State v. Slimskey , supra, 257 Conn. at 859 , 779 A.2d 723 ("[h]aving determined that the evidence in issue was especially probative and having concluded that there was no other available means of inquiry into the victim's propensity

2017This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general." [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.] ), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S.Ct. 2094 , 158 L.Ed. 2d 710 (2004) ; State v. Slimskey , supra, 257 Conn. at 859 , 779 A.2d 723 ("[h]aving determined that the evidence in issue was especially probative and having concluded that there was no other available means of inquiry into the victim's propensity

32005–2017
Ullmann v. State green
conn · 1994
2 sentences

2020Dur- ing argument on the motions, the court indicated that it needed to apply the compelling need test set forth in ‘‘the Ullmann case . . . .’’ See Ullmann v. State, 230 Conn. 698 , 716–21, 647 A.2d 324 (1994).

2020Dur- ing argument on the motions, the court indicated that it needed to apply the compelling need test set forth in ‘‘the Ullmann case . . . .’’ See Ullmann v. State, 230 Conn. 698 , 716–21, 647 A.2d 324 (1994).

21995–2020
State v. Thompson green
connappct · 1989
2 sentences

2000State v. Thompson, 20 Conn. App. 290, 296 , 567 A.2d 837 (1989).

2000State v. Thompson, 20 Conn. App. 290, 296 , 567 A.2d 837 (1989).

21993–2000
Pennsylvania v. Ritchie green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2017See State v. Santiago , 305 Conn. 101 , 235-36, 49 A.3d 566 (2012) (after in camera review, trial court must disclose "any records that are material to [the defendant's] case in mitigation"), superseded in part on other grounds, 318 Conn. 1 , 122 A.3d 1 (2015) ; State v. Esposito , supra, 192 Conn. at 180 , 471 A.2d 949 ("relevant material" must be disclosed); Pennsylvania v. Ritchie , 480 U.S. 39 , 58, 107 S.Ct. 989 , 94 L.Ed. 2d 40 (1987) (information " 'material' " to defense must be disclosed); cf. C.

2017See State v. Santiago , 305 Conn. 101 , 235-36, 49 A.3d 566 (2012) (after in camera review, trial court must disclose "any records that are material to [the defendant's] case in mitigation"), superseded in part on other grounds, 318 Conn. 1 , 122 A.3d 1 (2015) ; State v. Esposito , supra, 192 Conn. at 180 , 471 A.2d 949 ("relevant material" must be disclosed); Pennsylvania v. Ritchie , 480 U.S. 39 , 58, 107 S.Ct. 989 , 94 L.Ed. 2d 40 (1987) (information " 'material' " to defense must be disclosed); cf. C.

12017–2017
State v. Esposito green
conn · 1984
2 sentences

2017See State v. Santiago , 305 Conn. 101 , 235-36, 49 A.3d 566 (2012) (after in camera review, trial court must disclose "any records that are material to [the defendant's] case in mitigation"), superseded in part on other grounds, 318 Conn. 1 , 122 A.3d 1 (2015) ; State v. Esposito , supra, 192 Conn. at 180 , 471 A.2d 949 ("relevant material" must be disclosed); Pennsylvania v. Ritchie , 480 U.S. 39 , 58, 107 S.Ct. 989 , 94 L.Ed. 2d 40 (1987) (information " 'material' " to defense must be disclosed); cf. C.

2017See State v. Santiago , 305 Conn. 101 , 235-36, 49 A.3d 566 (2012) (after in camera review, trial court must disclose "any records that are material to [the defendant's] case in mitigation"), superseded in part on other grounds, 318 Conn. 1 , 122 A.3d 1 (2015) ; State v. Esposito , supra, 192 Conn. at 180 , 471 A.2d 949 ("relevant material" must be disclosed); Pennsylvania v. Ritchie , 480 U.S. 39 , 58, 107 S.Ct. 989 , 94 L.Ed. 2d 40 (1987) (information " 'material' " to defense must be disclosed); cf. C.

12017–2017
State v. Slimskey green
conn · 2001
2 sentences

2017This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general." [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.] ), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S.Ct. 2094 , 158 L.Ed. 2d 710 (2004) ; State v. Slimskey , supra, 257 Conn. at 859 , 779 A.2d 723 ("[h]aving determined that the evidence in issue was especially probative and having concluded that there was no other available means of inquiry into the victim's propensity

2017This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general." [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.] ), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S.Ct. 2094 , 158 L.Ed. 2d 710 (2004) ; State v. Slimskey , supra, 257 Conn. at 859 , 779 A.2d 723 ("[h]aving determined that the evidence in issue was especially probative and having concluded that there was no other available means of inquiry into the victim's propensity

12017–2017
Imposition of Sanctions in Alt v. Cline green
wis · 1999
2 sentences

2017The court determined that the compelling need requirement would properly strike a balance "between the right of expert witnesses to be free from testifying against their will and the needs of the court and litigants for testimony." Id., at 88 , 589 N.W.2d 21 .

2017The court determined that the compelling need requirement would properly strike a balance "between the right of expert witnesses to be free from testifying against their will and the needs of the court and litigants for testimony." Id., at 88 , 589 N.W.2d 21 .

12017–2017
State v. Jarzbek green
conn · 1987
2 sentences

2016In State v. Jarzbek, supra, 204 Conn. at 684 , 529 A.2d 1245 , this court considered whether a child victim in a case involving alleged sexual abuse could testify through the use of a video recording made outside the defendant's physical presence.

2016In State v. Jarzbek, supra, 204 Conn. at 684 , 529 A.2d 1245 , this court considered whether a child victim in a case involving alleged sexual abuse could testify through the use of a video recording made outside the defendant's physical presence.

12016–2016
Collins v. York green
conn · 1970
2 sentences

2010Ed. 2d 892 (1996), our Supreme Court observed that “the requirement of a threshold showing of compelling need is necessary to prevent frivolous attempts to call prosecutors or defense counsel as witnesses.” Although the present action is civil, rather than criminal, in nature; Collins v. York, 159 Conn. 150, 153 , 267 A.2d 668 (1970); we nonetheless are persuaded that the rationale for the compelling need test applies in the present habeas trial, as well.

2010Ed. 2d 892 (1996), our Supreme Court observed that “the requirement of a threshold showing of compelling need is necessary to prevent frivolous attempts to call prosecutors or defense counsel as witnesses.” Although the present action is civil, rather than criminal, in nature; Collins v. York, 159 Conn. 150, 153 , 267 A.2d 668 (1970); we nonetheless are persuaded that the rationale for the compelling need test applies in the present habeas trial, as well.

12010–2010
State v. Peeler green
conn · 2003
2 sentences

2005This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler, 265 Conn. 460, 474 , 828 A.2d 1216 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S. Ct. 2094 , 158 L.

2005This compelling need test strikes the appropriate balance between, on the one hand, the need for information and, on the other hand, the potential adverse effects on the attorney-client relationship and the judicial process in general.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler, 265 Conn. 460, 474 , 828 A.2d 1216 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1029 , 124 S. Ct. 2094 , 158 L.

12005–2005
State v. Mathis neutral
connappct · 2000
2 sentences

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

12001–2001
State v. Mathis neutral
conn · 2000
1 sentence

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

12001–2001
State v. Slimskey green
conn · 2000
1 sentence

2001State v. Mathis, 59 Conn. App. 416, 423 , 757 A.2d 55 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 941 , 761 A.2d 764 (2000); State v. Colton, 234 Conn. 683, 701-702 , 663 A.2d 339 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1140 , 116 S. Ct. 972 , 133 L.

12001–2001
United States v. Edwin E. Dack green
ca7 · 1984
1 sentence

1995See United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. Dack, 747 F.2d 1172 , 1176 n.5 (7th Cir. 1984); United States v. Birdman, supra, 553 ; United States v. Schwartzbaum, 527 F.2d 249, 253 (2d Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 942 , 96 S. Ct. 1410 , 47 L.

11995–1995
United States v. Harvey Birdman, United States of America v. William Richman green
ca3 · 1979
1 sentence

1995See United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. Dack, 747 F.2d 1172 , 1176 n.5 (7th Cir. 1984); United States v. Birdman, supra, 553 ; United States v. Schwartzbaum, 527 F.2d 249, 253 (2d Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 942 , 96 S. Ct. 1410 , 47 L.

11995–1995
Marks v. United States green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

1995See United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. Dack, 747 F.2d 1172 , 1176 n.5 (7th Cir. 1984); United States v. Birdman, supra, 553 ; United States v. Schwartzbaum, 527 F.2d 249, 253 (2d Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 942 , 96 S. Ct. 1410 , 47 L.

11995–1995
Camil v. Superior Court of California green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

1995See United States v. Prantil, 764 F.2d 548, 554 (9th Cir. 1985); United States v. Dack, 747 F.2d 1172 , 1176 n.5 (7th Cir. 1984); United States v. Birdman, supra, 553 ; United States v. Schwartzbaum, 527 F.2d 249, 253 (2d Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 942 , 96 S. Ct. 1410 , 47 L.

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

CT 12 (1993–2020) IA 2 (2010–2020) NY 2 (1988–1989)

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