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precise effect defense in Connecticut

12 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1991–2022 3 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Cuyler v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

2006Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

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Cornell Reynolds v. Randall Heppgreen
ca7 · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Ed. 2d 523 (2002); see, e.g., Reynolds v. Hepp, 902 F.3d 699, 708 (7th Cir. 2018) (‘‘[s]ince before Mickens, we have at least assumed that Sullivan extends to financial con- flicts of interests’’), cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 160 , 205 L.

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Powell v. Californiagreen
scotus · 2019 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Ed. 2d 523 (2002); see, e.g., Reynolds v. Hepp, 902 F.3d 699, 708 (7th Cir. 2018) (‘‘[s]ince before Mickens, we have at least assumed that Sullivan extends to financial con- flicts of interests’’), cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 160 , 205 L.

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Brooks v. Indus. Claim Appeals Officegreen
scotus · 2019 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Ed. 2d 523 (2002); see, e.g., Reynolds v. Hepp, 902 F.3d 699, 708 (7th Cir. 2018) (‘‘[s]ince before Mickens, we have at least assumed that Sullivan extends to financial con- flicts of interests’’), cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 160 , 205 L.

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Lisa Joyce Rubin v. Archie Gee, Director J. Joseph Curran, Jr.green
ca4 · 2002 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Other federal courts of appeals have continued to apply the Sullivan presumed prejudice standard in personal conflict of interest cases, reasoning that, just as in cases of multiple representation, ‘‘it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense when representation is corrupted by conflicting interests.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Rubin v. Gee, 292 F.3d 396, 402 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1048 , 123 S. Ct. 637 , 154 L.

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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 (20)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2017Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." Id., at 692 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 .

2017Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." Id., at 692 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 .

41991–2017
Grover v. Comm'r of Corr. green
conn · 2018
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, an ineffectiveness claim predicated on an actual conflict of interest is unlike other ineffec- tiveness claims in that the petitioner need not establish actual prejudice.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Grover v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 183 Conn. App. 804, 813 , 194 A.3d 316 , cert. denied, 330 Conn. 933 , 194 A.3d 1196 (2018). ‘‘An actual conflict of interest is more than a theoret- ical conflict.

2021Accordingly, an ineffectiveness claim predicated on an actual conflict of interest is unlike other ineffec- tiveness claims in that the petitioner need not establish actual prejudice.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Grover v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 183 Conn. App. 804, 813 , 194 A.3d 316 , cert. denied, 330 Conn. 933 , 194 A.3d 1196 (2018).

22021–2021
Taylor v. Taylor green
conn · 2018
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, an ineffectiveness claim predicated on an actual conflict of interest is unlike other ineffec- tiveness claims in that the petitioner need not establish actual prejudice.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Grover v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 183 Conn. App. 804, 813 , 194 A.3d 316 , cert. denied, 330 Conn. 933 , 194 A.3d 1196 (2018). ‘‘An actual conflict of interest is more than a theoret- ical conflict.

2021Accordingly, an ineffectiveness claim predicated on an actual conflict of interest is unlike other ineffec- tiveness claims in that the petitioner need not establish actual prejudice.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Grover v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 183 Conn. App. 804, 813 , 194 A.3d 316 , cert. denied, 330 Conn. 933 , 194 A.3d 1196 (2018).

22021–2021
Grover v. Commissioner of Correction green
connappct · 2018
2 sentences

2021Accordingly, an ineffectiveness claim predicated on an actual conflict of interest is unlike other ineffec- tiveness claims in that the petitioner need not establish actual prejudice.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Grover v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 183 Conn. App. 804, 813 , 194 A.3d 316 , cert. denied, 330 Conn. 933 , 194 A.3d 1196 (2018). ‘‘An actual conflict of interest is more than a theoret- ical conflict.

2021Accordingly, an ineffectiveness claim predicated on an actual conflict of interest is unlike other ineffec- tiveness claims in that the petitioner need not establish actual prejudice.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Grover v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 183 Conn. App. 804, 813 , 194 A.3d 316 , cert. denied, 330 Conn. 933 , 194 A.3d 1196 (2018). ‘‘An actual conflict of interest is more than a theoret- ical conflict.

22021–2021
McDermott v. Calvary Baptist Church neutral
conn · 2002
2 sentences

2006Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

2002Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

22002–2006
State v. Andrades green
conn · 2002
2 sentences

2006Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

2002Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

22002–2006
Myers v. Commissioner of Correction neutral
connappct · 2002
2 sentences

2006Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

2006Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Myers v. Commissioner of Correction, 68 Conn. App. 31, 34 , 789 A.2d 999 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 907 , 795 A.2d 545 (2002); see also Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 349-50 , 100 S. Ct. 1708 , 64 L.

22002–2006
McGuire v. Ensco Inc. green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2022Other federal courts of appeals have continued to apply the Sullivan presumed prejudice standard in personal conflict of interest cases, reasoning that, just as in cases of multiple representation, ‘‘it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense when representation is corrupted by conflicting interests.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Rubin v. Gee, 292 F.3d 396, 402 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1048 , 123 S. Ct. 637 , 154 L.

2022Other federal courts of appeals have continued to apply the Sullivan presumed prejudice standard in personal conflict of interest cases, reasoning that, just as in cases of multiple representation, ‘‘it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense when representation is corrupted by conflicting interests.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Rubin v. Gee, 292 F.3d 396, 402 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1048 , 123 S. Ct. 637 , 154 L.

12022–2022
Ptasynski v. Shell Western E&p Inc. green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2022Other federal courts of appeals have continued to apply the Sullivan presumed prejudice standard in personal conflict of interest cases, reasoning that, just as in cases of multiple representation, ‘‘it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense when representation is corrupted by conflicting interests.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Rubin v. Gee, 292 F.3d 396, 402 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1048 , 123 S. Ct. 637 , 154 L.

12022–2022
State v. Dillard green
conn · 2001
1 sentence

2017Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Adorno v. Commissioner of Correction , 66 Conn.App. 179 , 194, 783 A.2d 1202 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 943 , 786 A.2d 428 (2001).

12017–2017
Adorno v. Commissioner of Correction green
conn · 2001
1 sentence

2017Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Adorno v. Commissioner of Correction , 66 Conn.App. 179 , 194, 783 A.2d 1202 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 943 , 786 A.2d 428 (2001).

12017–2017
Adorno v. Commissioner of Correction green
connappct · 2001
2 sentences

2017Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Adorno v. Commissioner of Correction , 66 Conn.App. 179 , 194, 783 A.2d 1202 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 943 , 786 A.2d 428 (2001).

2017Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Adorno v. Commissioner of Correction , 66 Conn.App. 179 , 194, 783 A.2d 1202 , cert. denied, 258 Conn. 943 , 786 A.2d 428 (2001).

12017–2017
State v. Edwards green
conn · 1986
2 sentences

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

12001–2001
State v. Jones green
conn · 1984
2 sentences

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

12001–2001
State v. Jennings green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

12001–2001
State v. Webb green
conn · 1996
2 sentences

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

12001–2001
Walton v. Commissioner of Correction green
connappct · 2000
1 sentence

2001This presumption is especially warranted given that "it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." Walton v. Commissioner of Correction , 57 Conn. App. 511 , 516 , ___ A.2d ___" cert. den., 254 Conn. 913 , ___ A.2d ___ (2000).

12001–2001
Walton v. Commissioner of Correction green
conn · 2000
1 sentence

2001This presumption is especially warranted given that "it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests." Walton v. Commissioner of Correction , 57 Conn. App. 511 , 516 , ___ A.2d ___" cert. den., 254 Conn. 913 , ___ A.2d ___ (2000).

12001–2001
State v. Jones green
conn · 1980
2 sentences

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

2001"The trial court has broad discretionary power to determine whether an attorney should be disqualified for an alleged conflict of interest." State v. Webb , 238 Conn. 389 , 417 , 680 A.2d 147 (1996); State v. Jennings , 216 Conn. 647 , 654 , 583 A.2d 915 (1990); State v. Edwards , 201 Conn. 125 , 138 , 513 A.2d 669 (1986); State v. Jones , 180 Conn. 443 , 448 , 429 A.2d 936 (1980), aff'd., 193 Conn. 70 , 475 A.2d 1087 (1984).

12001–2001
Phillips v. Warden green
conn · 1991
1 sentence

2000Moreover, it is difficult to measure the precise effect on the defense of representation corrupted by conflicting interests.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., quoting Strickland v. Washington, supra, 692 .

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-134 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 (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

CT 12 (1991–2022) MI 6 (1998–2024) MD 6 (1992–2023) MT 5 (1973–2012) PA 4 (2023–2025) NC 3 (1993–2017) TN 2 (2006–2021) NE 2 (2018–2021) GA 2 (1999–2005) WA 2 (2015–2015) SD 2 (1993–2001) NY 2 (2012–2012) FL 2 (1996–2016) TX 2 (1996–2005) AK 2 (2019–2019)

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