right to a jury instruction in Connecticut

9 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2018 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Connorgreen conn · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See State v. Tatem, supra, 194 Conn. at 599 , 483 A.2d 1087 (stating that "rationale [of Carter v. Kentucky, supra, at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 ] is fully appropriate to the application of the mandate of § 54-84 [b] to this case"); see also State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813 , 851 n. 32, 661 A.2d 539 (1995) (describing "constitutional underpinnings of § 54-84 "), overruled on other grounds by State v. Connor, 292 Conn. 483 , 517-18, 973 A.2d 627 (2009). 2016See State v. Tatem, supra, 194 Conn. at 599 , 483 A.2d 1087 (stating that "rationale [of Carter v. Kentucky, supra, at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 ] is fully appropriate to the application of the mandate of § 54-84 [b] to this case"); see also State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813 , 851 n. 32, 661 A.2d 539 (1995) (describing "constitutional underpinnings of § 54-84 "), overruled on other grounds by State v. Connor, 292 Conn. 483 , 517-18, 973 A.2d 627 (2009).	1	1
State v. Tatemgreen conn · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See State v. Tatem, supra, 194 Conn. at 599 , 483 A.2d 1087 (stating that "rationale [of Carter v. Kentucky, supra, at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 ] is fully appropriate to the application of the mandate of § 54-84 [b] to this case"); see also State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813 , 851 n. 32, 661 A.2d 539 (1995) (describing "constitutional underpinnings of § 54-84 "), overruled on other grounds by State v. Connor, 292 Conn. 483 , 517-18, 973 A.2d 627 (2009). 2016See State v. Tatem, supra, 194 Conn. at 599 , 483 A.2d 1087 (stating that "rationale [of Carter v. Kentucky, supra, at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 ] is fully appropriate to the application of the mandate of § 54-84 [b] to this case"); see also State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813 , 851 n. 32, 661 A.2d 539 (1995) (describing "constitutional underpinnings of § 54-84 "), overruled on other grounds by State v. Connor, 292 Conn. 483 , 517-18, 973 A.2d 627 (2009).	1	1
State v. Daygreen conn · 1995 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016See State v. Tatem, supra, 194 Conn. at 599 , 483 A.2d 1087 (stating that "rationale [of Carter v. Kentucky, supra, at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 ] is fully appropriate to the application of the mandate of § 54-84 [b] to this case"); see also State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813 , 851 n. 32, 661 A.2d 539 (1995) (describing "constitutional underpinnings of § 54-84 "), overruled on other grounds by State v. Connor, 292 Conn. 483 , 517-18, 973 A.2d 627 (2009). 2016See State v. Tatem, supra, 194 Conn. at 599 , 483 A.2d 1087 (stating that "rationale [of Carter v. Kentucky, supra, at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 ] is fully appropriate to the application of the mandate of § 54-84 [b] to this case"); see also State v. Day, 233 Conn. 813 , 851 n. 32, 661 A.2d 539 (1995) (describing "constitutional underpinnings of § 54-84 "), overruled on other grounds by State v. Connor, 292 Conn. 483 , 517-18, 973 A.2d 627 (2009).	1	1
Carter v. Kentuckygreen scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 2 sentences 2016I believe that we must view § 54-84(b) through the lens of the constitutional right that it seeks to effectuate, namely, the right to a jury instruction embodied by Carter v. Kentucky, supra, 450 U.S. at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 . 2016I believe that we must view § 54-84(b) through the lens of the constitutional right that it seeks to effectuate, namely, the right to a jury instruction embodied by Carter v. Kentucky, supra, 450 U.S. at 305 , 101 S.Ct. 1112 .	1	1
Joseph Martin Gaines v. Walter R. Kellygreen ca2 · 2000 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002 1 sentence 2002The right to a jury instruction that accurately defines the reasonable doubt standard, which was recognized by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Gaines v. Kelly, 202 F.3d 598, 604 (2d Cir. 2000), upon which the petitioner relies, also bears on the accuracy of the determination of guilt.	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 (7)

Case	Cited	Years
Bostic v. Soucy green conn · 2004 2 sentences 2018Accordingly, the right to a jury instruction is limited to those theories for which there is any foundation in the evidence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bostic v. Soucy , 82 Conn. App. 356 , 359, 844 A.2d 878 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 738 (2004). 2018Accordingly, the right to a jury instruction is limited to those theories for which there is any foundation in the evidence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bostic v. Soucy , 82 Conn. App. 356 , 359, 844 A.2d 878 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 738 (2004).	3	2005–2018
Bostic v. Soucy green connappct · 2004 2 sentences 2018Accordingly, the right to a jury instruction is limited to those theories for which there is any foundation in the evidence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bostic v. Soucy , 82 Conn. App. 356 , 359, 844 A.2d 878 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 738 (2004). 2018Accordingly, the right to a jury instruction is limited to those theories for which there is any foundation in the evidence." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bostic v. Soucy , 82 Conn. App. 356 , 359, 844 A.2d 878 , cert. denied, 269 Conn. 912 , 852 A.2d 738 (2004).	3	2005–2018
MacK v. Perzanowski green conn · 1977 2 sentences 2009“It is error to submit a specification of negligence to the jury in respect to which no evidence has been offered.” Mack v. Perzanowski, 172 Conn. 310, 313 , 374 A.2d 236 (1977). 2009“It is error to submit a specification of negligence to the jury in respect to which no evidence has been offered.” Mack v. Perzanowski, 172 Conn. 310, 313 , 374 A.2d 236 (1977).	2	2005–2009
Henriques v. Magnavice green connappct · 2000 2 sentences 2004Accordingly, the right to a jury instruction is limited to those theories for which there is any foundation in the evidence.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Henriques v. Magnavice, 59 Conn. App. 333, 336 , 757 A.2d 627 (2000). 2004Accordingly, the right to a jury instruction is limited to those theories for which there is any foundation in the evidence.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Henriques v. Magnavice, 59 Conn. App. 333, 336 , 757 A.2d 627 (2000).	2	2001–2004
State v. Adams green conn · 1993 2 sentences 1996It is well established, however, that this right to a jury instruction is limited to only those theories of defense “for which there is any foundation in the evidence, even if weak or incredible.” State v. Adams, 225 Conn. 270, 283 , 623 A.2d 42 (1993); State v. Havican, 213 Conn. 593, 597 , 569 A.2d 1089 (1990); State v. Fuller, 199 Conn. 273, 278 , 506 A.2d 556 (1986). 1996It is well established, however, that this right to a jury instruction is limited to only those theories of defense “for which there is any foundation in the evidence, even if weak or incredible.” State v. Adams, 225 Conn. 270, 283 , 623 A.2d 42 (1993); State v. Havican, 213 Conn. 593, 597 , 569 A.2d 1089 (1990); State v. Fuller, 199 Conn. 273, 278 , 506 A.2d 556 (1986).	2	1996–2000
State v. Fuller green conn · 1986 2 sentences 1996It is well established, however, that this right to a jury instruction is limited to only those theories of defense “for which there is any foundation in the evidence, even if weak or incredible.” State v. Adams, 225 Conn. 270, 283 , 623 A.2d 42 (1993); State v. Havican, 213 Conn. 593, 597 , 569 A.2d 1089 (1990); State v. Fuller, 199 Conn. 273, 278 , 506 A.2d 556 (1986). 1996It is well established, however, that this right to a jury instruction is limited to only those theories of defense “for which there is any foundation in the evidence, even if weak or incredible.” State v. Adams, 225 Conn. 270, 283 , 623 A.2d 42 (1993); State v. Havican, 213 Conn. 593, 597 , 569 A.2d 1089 (1990); State v. Fuller, 199 Conn. 273, 278 , 506 A.2d 556 (1986).	1	1996–1996
State v. Havican green conn · 1990 2 sentences 1996It is well established, however, that this right to a jury instruction is limited to only those theories of defense “for which there is any foundation in the evidence, even if weak or incredible.” State v. Adams, 225 Conn. 270, 283 , 623 A.2d 42 (1993); State v. Havican, 213 Conn. 593, 597 , 569 A.2d 1089 (1990); State v. Fuller, 199 Conn. 273, 278 , 506 A.2d 556 (1986). 1996It is well established, however, that this right to a jury instruction is limited to only those theories of defense “for which there is any foundation in the evidence, even if weak or incredible.” State v. Adams, 225 Conn. 270, 283 , 623 A.2d 42 (1993); State v. Havican, 213 Conn. 593, 597 , 569 A.2d 1089 (1990); State v. Fuller, 199 Conn. 273, 278 , 506 A.2d 556 (1986).	1	1996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572h (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

TX 20 (1993–2024) CT 9 (1996–2018) FL 7 (1983–2025) TN 6 (1997–2010) IL 3 (1989–2022) CA 3 (1988–2026) PA 2 (2014–2016) NV 2 (1988–1995) VA 2 (1998–1999) MS 2 (2009–2016) NC 2 (2020–2020) AZ 2 (2019–2019)

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