one-leg-stand test in Connecticut

11 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2025 2 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.

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No positive-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut.

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

Also cited on this issue (13)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Popeleski green conn · 2009 2 sentences 2017"The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty]." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski , 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.5, 970 A.2d 108 (2009). 2017"The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty]." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski , 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.5, 970 A.2d 108 (2009).	6	2009–2017
Miranda v. Arizona green scotus · 1966 2 sentences 2014The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.7, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 5 ‘‘The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.8, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 6 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 478–79, 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L. 2014The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.7, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 5 ‘‘The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.8, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 6 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 478–79, 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L.	3	2010–2022
Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles green conn · 2000 2 sentences 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.4, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 8 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.5, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.1 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.4, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 8 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.5, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.1	2	2009–2009
State v. Weed neutral connappct · 2009 2 sentences 2025The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weed, 118 Conn. App. 654 , 658 n.2, 984 A.2d 1116 (2009). 6 ‘‘The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [a set time period], while counting aloud . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weed, 118 Conn. App. 654 , 658 n.3, 984 A.2d 1116 (2009). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 5 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 7 State v. Colon exhibited nystagmus, lack of smooth pursuit or jerki- ness of the eyes, prior to ninety deg 2025The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weed, 118 Conn. App. 654 , 658 n.2, 984 A.2d 1116 (2009). 6 ‘‘The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [a set time period], while counting aloud . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Weed, 118 Conn. App. 654 , 658 n.3, 984 A.2d 1116 (2009). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 5 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 7 State v. Colon exhibited nystagmus, lack of smooth pursuit or jerki- ness of the eyes, prior to ninety deg	1	2025–2025
State v. Merritt green conn · 1995 2 sentences 2014State v. Merritt, 36 Conn. App. 76 , 90–91, 647 A.2d 1021 (1994), appeal dismissed, 233 Conn. 302 , 659 A.2d 706 (1995). 2014State v. Merritt, 36 Conn. App. 76 , 90–91, 647 A.2d 1021 (1994), appeal dismissed, 233 Conn. 302 , 659 A.2d 706 (1995).	1	2014–2014
State v. Merritt green connappct · 1994 2 sentences 2014State v. Merritt, 36 Conn. App. 76 , 90–91, 647 A.2d 1021 (1994), appeal dismissed, 233 Conn. 302 , 659 A.2d 706 (1995). 2014State v. Merritt, 36 Conn. App. 76 , 90–91, 647 A.2d 1021 (1994), appeal dismissed, 233 Conn. 302 , 659 A.2d 706 (1995).	1	2014–2014
State v. Morelli green conn · 2009 2 sentences 2014The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.7, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 5 ‘‘The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.8, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 6 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 478–79, 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L. 2014The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.7, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 5 ‘‘The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morelli, 293 Conn. 147 , 156 n.8, 976 A.2d 678 (2009). 6 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 478–79, 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L.	1	2014–2014
State v. Commins green conn · 2005 2 sentences 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 5 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.11, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 6 In State v. Commins, 83 Conn. App. 496, 504-505 , 850 A.2d 1074 (2004), aff'd, 276 Conn. 503 , 886 A.2d 82 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 5 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.11, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 6 In State v. Commins, 83 Conn. App. 496, 504-505 , 850 A.2d 1074 (2004), aff'd, 276 Conn. 503 , 886 A.2d 82	1	2009–2009
Roy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles green connappct · 2001 2 sentences 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.4, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 8 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.5, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.1 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.4, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 8 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Popeleski, 291 Conn. 769 , 771 n.5, 970 A.2d 108 (2009); Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.1	1	2009–2009
State v. Commins green connappct · 2004 2 sentences 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 5 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.11, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 6 In State v. Commins, 83 Conn. App. 496, 504-505 , 850 A.2d 1074 (2004), aff'd, 276 Conn. 503 , 886 A.2d 82 2009The subject is required to count each pace aloud from one to nine.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.10, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 5 “The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for [thirty] seconds, while counting aloud from [one] to [thirty].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Murphy v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, 254 Conn. 333 , 340 n.11, 757 A.2d 561 (2000). 6 In State v. Commins, 83 Conn. App. 496, 504-505 , 850 A.2d 1074 (2004), aff'd, 276 Conn. 503 , 886 A.2d 82	1	2009–2009
State v. Bostwick green conn · 1999 1 sentence 2000“The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for 30 seconds, while counting aloud from 1 to 30.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Beliveau, 52 Conn. App. 475 , 483-84 n.6, 727 A.2d 737 , cert. denied, 249 Conn. 920 , 733 A.2d 235 (1999).	1	2000–2000
State v. Diaz neutral conn · 1999 1 sentence 2000“The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for 30 seconds, while counting aloud from 1 to 30.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Beliveau, 52 Conn. App. 475 , 483-84 n.6, 727 A.2d 737 , cert. denied, 249 Conn. 920 , 733 A.2d 235 (1999).	1	2000–2000
State v. Beliveau green connappct · 1999 2 sentences 2000“The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for 30 seconds, while counting aloud from 1 to 30.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Beliveau, 52 Conn. App. 475 , 483-84 n.6, 727 A.2d 737 , cert. denied, 249 Conn. 920 , 733 A.2d 235 (1999). 2000“The one leg stand test requires the subject to stand on one leg with the other leg extended in the air for 30 seconds, while counting aloud from 1 to 30.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Beliveau, 52 Conn. App. 475 , 483-84 n.6, 727 A.2d 737 , cert. denied, 249 Conn. 920 , 733 A.2d 235 (1999).	1	2000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227a (11) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227b (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 9-1 (3)

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Where else courts name it

TX 40 (2001–2026) OH 29 (2000–2024) OR 16 (1995–2026) IL 15 (2007–2026) CT 11 (2000–2025) GA 11 (1996–2025) MO 9 (2006–2020) PA 9 (2015–2025) KS 9 (2010–2019) NM 8 (2009–2024) HI 5 (1999–2026) DE 5 (2014–2026) CA 4 (2015–2023) MD 3 (2005–2016) NJ 2 (2024–2025) NC 2 (2019–2023) MA 2 (1998–2017)

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