microscopic search for possible error in Connecticut

2013In this inquiry we focus on the substance of the charge rather than the form of what was said not only in light of the entire charge, but also within the context of the entire trial.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Lawrence, 282 Conn. 141, 179 , 920 A.2d 236 (2007). “[T]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error. . . . [W]e must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instr

2013In this inquiry we focus on the substance of the charge rather than the form of what was said not only in light of the entire charge, but also within the context of the entire trial.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Lawrence, 282 Conn. 141, 179 , 920 A.2d 236 (2007). “[T]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error. . . . [W]e must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instr

1997Gajewski v. Pavelo, 36 Conn. App. 601, 609 , 652 A.2d 509 (1994), aff'd, 236 Conn. 27 , 670 A.2d 318 (1996); State v. Harris, 172 Conn. 223, 226-27 , 374 A.2d 203 (1977).

1997Gajewski v. Pavelo, 36 Conn. App. 601, 609 , 652 A.2d 509 (1994), aff'd, 236 Conn. 27 , 670 A.2d 318 (1996); State v. Harris, 172 Conn. 223, 226-27 , 374 A.2d 203 (1977).

2003Thus, [t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Floyd, 253 Conn. 700, 714 , 756 A.2d 799 (2000).

2003Thus, [t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Floyd, 253 Conn. 700, 714 , 756 A.2d 799 (2000).

1995The charge is not to be ‘critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.’ State v. Foreshaw, 214 Conn. 540, 548 , 572 A.2d 1006 (1990).

1995The charge is not to be ‘critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.’ State v. Foreshaw, 214 Conn. 540, 548 , 572 A.2d 1006 (1990).

2010Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Griffin, 253 Conn. 195, 206 , 749 A.2d 1192 (2000).

2010Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Griffin, 253 Conn. 195, 206 , 749 A.2d 1192 (2000).

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court's instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S.Ct. 1614 , 158 L.Ed.2d 254 (2004).

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court's instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S.Ct. 1614 , 158 L.Ed.2d 254 (2004).

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court's instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S.Ct. 1614 , 158 L.Ed.2d 254 (2004).

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2007Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

1996The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jurors in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error. ...” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hall v. Burns, 213 Conn. 446, 475 , 569 A.2d 10 (1990).

1996The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jurors in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error. ...” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hall v. Burns, 213 Conn. 446, 475 , 569 A.2d 10 (1990).

2004Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Dias, 237 Conn. 518, 536-37 , 679 A.2d 902 (1996).

2004Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Dias, 237 Conn. 518, 536-37 , 679 A.2d 902 (1996).

1996Thus, “[t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Anderson, 212 Conn. 31, 37 , 561 A.2d 897 (1989).

1996Thus, “[t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Anderson, 212 Conn. 31, 37 , 561 A.2d 897 (1989).

2017Thus, [t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict ... and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 271 Conn. 338 , 360-61, 857 A.2d 808 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 845 , 126 S.Ct. 94 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 110 (2005).

2017Thus, [t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict ... and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 271 Conn. 338 , 360-61, 857 A.2d 808 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 845 , 126 S.Ct. 94 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 110 (2005).

2011The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jury in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

2011The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jury in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

2011Where . . . the challenged jury [instruction involves] a constitutional right, the applicable standard of review is whether there is a reasonable possibility that the jury was misled in reaching its verdict.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weaving, 125 Conn. App. 41, 51-52 , 6 A.3d 203 (2010), cert, denied, 299 Conn. 929 , 12 A.3d 569 (2011).

2011Where . . . the challenged jury [instruction involves] a constitutional right, the applicable standard of review is whether there is a reasonable possibility that the jury was misled in reaching its verdict.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weaving, 125 Conn. App. 41, 51-52 , 6 A.3d 203 (2010), cert. denied, 299 Conn. 929 , 12 A.3d 569 (2011). 4 The petitioner’s reliance on State v. DeBarros, 58 Conn. App. 673 , 755 A.2d 303 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 931 , 761 A.2d 756 (2000), is misplaced.

2011Where . . . the challenged jury [instruction involves] a constitutional right, the applicable standard of review is whether there is a reasonable possibility that the jury was misled in reaching its verdict.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weaving, 125 Conn. App. 41, 51-52 , 6 A.3d 203 (2010), cert. denied, 299 Conn. 929 , 12 A.3d 569 (2011). 4 The petitioner’s reliance on State v. DeBarros, 58 Conn. App. 673 , 755 A.2d 303 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 931 , 761 A.2d 756 (2000), is misplaced.

2011Where . . . the challenged jury [instruction involves] a constitutional right, the applicable standard of review is whether there is a reasonable possibility that the jury was misled in reaching its verdict.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weaving, 125 Conn. App. 41, 51-52 , 6 A.3d 203 (2010), cert. denied, 299 Conn. 929 , 12 A.3d 569 (2011). 4 The petitioner’s reliance on State v. DeBarros, 58 Conn. App. 673 , 755 A.2d 303 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 931 , 761 A.2d 756 (2000), is misplaced.

2011Where . . . the challenged jury [instruction involves] a constitutional right, the applicable standard of review is whether there is a reasonable possibility that the jury was misled in reaching its verdict.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weaving, 125 Conn. App. 41, 51-52 , 6 A.3d 203 (2010), cert, denied, 299 Conn. 929 , 12 A.3d 569 (2011).

2011Where . . . the challenged jury [instruction involves] a constitutional right, the applicable standard of review is whether there is a reasonable possibility that the jury was misled in reaching its verdict.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weaving, 125 Conn. App. 41, 51-52 , 6 A.3d 203 (2010), cert. denied, 299 Conn. 929 , 12 A.3d 569 (2011). 4 The petitioner’s reliance on State v. DeBarros, 58 Conn. App. 673 , 755 A.2d 303 , cert. denied, 254 Conn. 931 , 761 A.2d 756 (2000), is misplaced.

2011The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jury in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

1995We do not scrutinize an individual section of an instruction in artificial isolation from the overall charge in “ ‘a microscopic search for possible error.’ ” State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

2011The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jury in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

1995We do not scrutinize an individual section of an instruction in artificial isolation from the overall charge in “ ‘a microscopic search for possible error.’ ” State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

2011The whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the jury in guiding them to a proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

1995We do not scrutinize an individual section of an instruction in artificial isolation from the overall charge in “ ‘a microscopic search for possible error.’ ” State v. McDonough, 205 Conn. 352, 356 , 533 A.2d 857 (1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 906 , 108 S. Ct. 1079 , 99 L.

2009We *444 will not “critically [dissect the charge] in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sullivan v. Norwalk, 28 Conn. App. 449, 456 , 612 A.2d 114 (1992).

2009We *444 will not “critically [dissect the charge] in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sullivan v. Norwalk, 28 Conn. App. 449, 456 , 612 A.2d 114 (1992).

2007Thus, [t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Davis, 283 Conn. 280, 334 , 929 A.2d 278 (2007).

2007Thus, [t]he whole charge must be considered from the standpoint of its effect on the [jurors] in guiding them to the proper verdict . . . and not critically dissected in a microscopic search for possible error.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Davis, 283 Conn. 280, 334 , 929 A.2d 278 (2007).

2005Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 82 Conn. App. 81, 85-86 , 841 A.2d 1224 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 741 (2004), quoting State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2004Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 82 Conn. App. 81, 86 , 841 A.2d 1224 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 741 (2004).

2005Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 82 Conn. App. 81, 85-86 , 841 A.2d 1224 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 741 (2004), quoting State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2004Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 82 Conn. App. 81, 86 , 841 A.2d 1224 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 741 (2004).

2005Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 82 Conn. App. 81, 85-86 , 841 A.2d 1224 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 741 (2004), quoting State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2005Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 82 Conn. App. 81, 85-86 , 841 A.2d 1224 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 741 (2004), quoting State v. Reynolds, 264 Conn. 1, 105-106 , 836 A.2d 224 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 908 , 124 S. Ct. 1614 , 158 L.

2003Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Walsh, 67 Conn. App. 776, 798 , 789 A.2d 1031 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 906 , 795 A.2d 546 (2002).

2002Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Walsh, 67 Conn. App. 776, 798 , 789 A.2d 1031 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 906 , 795 A.2d 546 (2002).

2003Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Walsh, 67 Conn. App. 776, 798 , 789 A.2d 1031 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 906 , 795 A.2d 546 (2002).

2002Accordingly, [i]n reviewing a constitutional challenge to the trial court’s instruction, we must consider the jury charge as a whole to determine whether it is reasonably possible that the instruction misled the jury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Walsh, 67 Conn. App. 776, 798 , 789 A.2d 1031 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 906 , 795 A.2d 546 (2002).