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Geisler analysis in Connecticut

69 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2026 18 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 (39)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Geislergreen
conn · 1992 · cited in 14 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2026
2 sentences

2026The defendant’s unpreserved claim that his speech was protected under article first, §§ 4, 5 and 14, of the state constitution failed under State v. Golding ( 213 Conn. 233 ), as this court applied the multifactor approach to state constitutional interpretation under State v. Geisler ( 222 Conn. 672 ) and concluded that the Geisler factors did not support the defendant’s con- tention that the broader protections for speech under the state constitution extended to fighting words.

2026The defendant’s unpreserved claim that his speech was protected under article first, §§ 4, 5 and 14, of the state constitution failed under State v. Golding ( 213 Conn. 233 ), as this court applied the multifactor approach to state constitutional interpretation under State v. Geisler ( 222 Conn. 672 ) and concluded that the Geisler factors did not support the defendant’s con- tention that the broader protections for speech under the state constitution extended to fighting words.

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Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Healthgreen
conn · 2008 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018
2 sentences

2015Accordingly, assuming that the Geisler framework is even applicable to the ultimate question of whether the death penalty now constitutes excessive and disproportionate punishment follow- ing the enactment of P.A. 12-5; cf. Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 227 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008) (undertaking Geisler analysis following conclusion that plaintiffs met state constitutional standard applica- ble for determining quasi-suspect class status); our consideration of the relevant Geisler factors is interwoven into our application of the legal frame- work that properly governs s

2015Accordingly, assuming that the Geisler framework is even applicable to the ultimate question of whether the death penalty now constitutes excessive and disproportionate punishment follow- ing the enactment of P.A. 12-5; cf. Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 227 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008) (undertaking Geisler analysis following conclusion that plaintiffs met state constitutional standard applica- ble for determining quasi-suspect class status); our consideration of the relevant Geisler factors is interwoven into our application of the legal frame- work that properly governs s

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Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc. v. Rellgreen
conn · 2010 · cited in 8 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2021Connecticut trumped the later developed judicially created common-law fair report privilege.’’ We are guided in our analysis by the Geisler factors, which, although not required to con- strue this claim, are ‘‘useful in analyzing the scope of a right guaranteed by the state constitution that has no federal analog.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Fund- ing, Inc. v. Rell, 295 Conn. 240 , 272 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010).

2021Connecticut trumped the later developed judicially created common-law fair report privilege.’’ We are guided in our analysis by the Geisler factors, which, although not required to con- strue this claim, are ‘‘useful in analyzing the scope of a right guaranteed by the state constitution that has no federal analog.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Fund- ing, Inc. v. Rell, 295 Conn. 240 , 272 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010).

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State v. Linaresgreen
conn · 1995 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 342–46 (explaining that we were adopting broader pro- phylactic rule not expanding constitutional right, but also citing other Geisler factors that supported rule); State v. Linares, 232 Conn. 345 , 379–80, 655 A.2d 737 (1995) (concluding that United States Supreme Court’s rationale for departing from prior, more protective stan- dard was unsound but also citing other Geisler factors that supported our rule).

2022See, e.g., State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 342–46 (explaining that we were adopting broader pro- phylactic rule not expanding constitutional right, but also citing other Geisler factors that supported rule); State v. Linares, 232 Conn. 345 , 379–80, 655 A.2d 737 (1995) (concluding that United States Supreme Court’s rationale for departing from prior, more protective stan- dard was unsound but also citing other Geisler factors that supported our rule).

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State v. Harrisgreen
conn · 2018 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler .

2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler .

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Hogan v. Department of Children & Familiesgreen
conn · 2009 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011
2 sentences

2011See Hogan v. Dept. of Children & Families, 290 Conn. 545, 567-68 , 964 A.2d 1213 (2009) (refusing to address state constitutional claim where plaintiff failed to provide Geisler analysis).

2011See Hogan v. Dept. of Children & Families, 290 Conn. 545, 567-68 , 964 A.2d 1213 (2009) (refusing to address state constitutional claim where plaintiff failed to provide Geisler analysis).

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State v. Purcellgreen
conn · 2019 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025It cites State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 318 , in which this court suggested as much and offered the possibility that a ‘‘policy centered weighing process’’ may be more appropriate than a Geisler analysis.

2025It cites State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 318 , in which this court suggested as much and offered the possibility that a ‘‘policy centered weighing process’’ may be more appropriate than a Geisler analysis.

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State v. Lawrencegreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025Thus, our Geisler analysis is informed by the doctrine of stare decisis, which ‘‘counsels that a court should not overrule its earlier decisions unless the most cogent reasons and inescapable logic require it.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) State v. Lawrence, 282 Conn. 141, 170 , 920 A.2d 236 (2007).

2025Thus, our Geisler analysis is informed by the doctrine of stare decisis, which ‘‘counsels that a court should not overrule its earlier decisions unless the most cogent reasons and inescapable logic require it.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) State v. Lawrence, 282 Conn. 141, 170 , 920 A.2d 236 (2007).

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Moore v. Ganimgreen
conn · 1995 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2010See Moore v. Ganim, supra, 233 Conn. at 581-82 , 660 A.2d 742 (applying Geisler analysis to claim that state has constitutional obligation to provide minimal assistance to its poor citizens).

2010See Moore v. Ganim, supra, 233 Conn. at 581-82 , 660 A.2d 742 (applying Geisler analysis to claim that state has constitutional obligation to provide minimal assistance to its poor citizens).

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State v. Haynesgreen
conn · 2025 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See, e.g., State v. Patel, 327 Conn. 932 , 939–40, 171 A.3d 1037 (2017); see also State v. Haynes, 352 Conn. 236 , 244–45, 336 A.3d 1139 (2025) (describing relationship between Geisler factors and doctrine of stare decisis with respect to pre-Geisler state constitutional decisions). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 3 0 Conn. 0 ,0 5 State v. McFarland instructive.

2025See State v. Purcell, 331 Conn. 318 , 343 n.16, 203 A.3d 542 (2019); see also State v. Haynes, 352 Conn. 236 , 246 n.6, 336 A.3d 1139 (2025) (policy centered weighing process is embedded in Geisler analysis as sixth factor).

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State v. Riveragreen
conn · 2020 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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Tyler v. United States District Court for the District of Nebraskagreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Ayala v. New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Martinez v. Michigangreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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State v. Owengreen
fla · 1997 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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State v. Ledbettergreen
conn · 2005 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
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State v. Jenkinsgreen
conn · 2010 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2019Nevertheless, we conclude that this is an issue for which the arc of logic trumps the weight of authority."); State v. Jenkins , supra, 298 Conn. at 262 , 3 A.3d 806 ("a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions" [internal quotation marks omitted] ).

2019Nevertheless, we conclude that this is an issue for which the arc of logic trumps the weight of authority."); State v. Jenkins , supra, 298 Conn. at 262 , 3 A.3d 806 ("a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions" [internal quotation marks omitted] ).

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State v. Colongreen
conn · 2004 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 (

2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 (

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Harris v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 (

2015See, e.g., Aselton v. East Hartford, 277 Conn. 120 , 152–55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining to review state constitutional claim because claimant briefed only Con- necticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); cf. State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining to review defen- dant’s state constitutional claims because, inter alia, he had failed to analyze Geisler factors ‘‘separately and distinctly’’), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

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Miller-Bates v. Wachovia Bankgreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 (

2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 (

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Feehan v. Marconegreen
conn · 2019 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L.

2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L.

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Rivas v. N.Y.S. Lotterygreen
scotus · 2019 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L.

2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L.

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Dixit v. Singhgreen
scotus · 2019 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L.

2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L.

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State v. Joycegreen
conn · 1994 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2012
2 sentences

2012We have consistently emphasized that "we expect counsel to employ [the Geisler analysis] [i]n order to [allow us to] construe the contours of our state constitution and [to] reach reasoned and principled results...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 229 Conn. 10 , 16 n. 7, 639 A.2d 1007 (1994).

2012We have consistently emphasized that "we expect counsel to employ [the Geisler analysis] [i]n order to [allow us to] construe the contours of our state constitution and [to] reach reasoned and principled results...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 229 Conn. 10 , 16 n. 7, 639 A.2d 1007 (1994).

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State v. Lockhartgreen
conn · 2010 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2022See State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537, 555 , 4 A.3d 1176 (2010) (noting that federal and state provisions are subject to same interpretation because they have ‘‘shared genesis in the common law’’).14 The defendant does not expressly concede the third and fourth Geisler factors to this court as he did before the Appellate Court, but he acknowledges this case law in his brief to this court.

2022See State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537, 555 , 4 A.3d 1176 (2010) (noting that federal and state provisions are subject to same interpretation because they have ‘‘shared genesis in the common law’’).14 The defendant does not expressly concede the third and fourth Geisler factors to this court as he did before the Appellate Court, but he acknowledges this case law in his brief to this court.

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State v. Jose A. B.green
conn · 2022 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jose A. B., 342 Conn. 489, 508 , 270 A.3d 656 (2022).

2025The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jose A. B., 342 Conn. 489, 508 , 270 A.3d 656 (2022).

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State v. Rossgreen
conn · 1994 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2011See United States v. Hatter, 532 U.S. 557, 567 , 121 S.Ct. 1782 , 149 L.Ed.2d 820 (2001). [83] In State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183, 286 , 646 A.2d 1318 , four members of a five judge panel voted to sustain the constitutionality of the death penalty, with Justice Berdon in dissent. [84] In contrast, in State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183 , 646 A.2d 1318 , the five judge panel that decided the appeal had been comprised of three members of this court and two Appellate Court judges sitting by designation. [85] In State v. Webb, supra, 238 Conn. at 551 , 680 A.2d 147 , the vote sustaining

2011See United States v. Hatter, 532 U.S. 557, 567 , 121 S.Ct. 1782 , 149 L.Ed.2d 820 (2001). [83] In State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183, 286 , 646 A.2d 1318 , four members of a five judge panel voted to sustain the constitutionality of the death penalty, with Justice Berdon in dissent. [84] In contrast, in State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183 , 646 A.2d 1318 , the five judge panel that decided the appeal had been comprised of three members of this court and two Appellate Court judges sitting by designation. [85] In State v. Webb, supra, 238 Conn. at 551 , 680 A.2d 147 , the vote sustaining

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Aselton v. Town of East Hartfordgreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
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State v. Rizzogreen
conn · 2011 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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State v. Patelgreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB v. Charlesgreen
connappct · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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State v. Taupiergreen
conn · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Iota Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity John Howlin John Singsank v. George Mason University Kenneth E. Bumgarnergreen
ca4 · 1993 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Steckel v. Stategreen
del · 1998 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Furumoto v. Lymangreen
cand · 1973 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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State v. Chewgreen
nj · 1997 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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State v. Riveragreen
connappct · 2017 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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State v. Nashgreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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State v. Fishergreen
connappct · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Also cited on this issue (41)

CaseCitedYears
Honulik v. Town of Greenwich green
conn · 2009
2 sentences

2019Moreover, a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks **450 omitted.) Doe v. Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp. , 317 Conn. 357 , 407-408, 119 A.3d 462 (2015) ; see also *677 Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc. v. Rell , 295 Conn. 240 , 271 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010) (plurality opinion) ("the Geisler framework is equally usefu

2019Moreover, a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks **450 omitted.) Doe v. Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp. , 317 Conn. 357 , 407-408, 119 A.3d 462 (2015) ; see also *677 Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc. v. Rell , 295 Conn. 240 , 271 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010) (plurality opinion) ("the Geisler framework is equally usefu

52010–2019
State v. Piorkowski green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler .

2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler .

32019–2025
State v. James green
conn · 1996
2 sentences

2025Ed. 2d 391 (2024); the advent of the Geisler analysis does not by itself diminish the precedential value of Reid as a matter of state con- stitutional law.5 See, e.g., State v. Williams, 311 Conn. 626 , 632–33, 88 A.3d 534 (2014); State v. James, 237 Conn. 390 , 413–14, 678 A.2d 1338 (1996).

2025Ed. 2d 391 (2024); the advent of the Geisler analysis does not by itself diminish the precedential value of Reid as a matter of state con- stitutional law.5 See, e.g., State v. Williams, 311 Conn. 626 , 632–33, 88 A.3d 534 (2014); State v. James, 237 Conn. 390 , 413–14, 678 A.2d 1338 (1996).

22007–2025
Fay v. Merrill green
conn · 2021
2 sentences

2025The policy centered weighing process the state favors is embedded in a Geisler analysis as the sixth factor because ‘‘the economic and sociological consider- ations factor . . . is in essence a public policy analysis . . . .’’ Fay v. Mer- rill, 338 Conn. 1, 50 , 256 A.3d 622 (2021). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 11 0 Conn. 1 ,0 13 State v. Haynes mentalized the factors that should be considered in order to stress that a systemic analysis is required, we recognize that they may be inextricably interwoven. . . . [N]ot every Geisler factor is relevant in all cases. . . .

2025The policy centered weighing process the state favors is embedded in a Geisler analysis as the sixth factor because ‘‘the economic and sociological consider- ations factor . . . is in essence a public policy analysis . . . .’’ Fay v. Mer- rill, 338 Conn. 1, 50 , 256 A.3d 622 (2021). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 11 0 Conn. 1 ,0 13 State v. Haynes mentalized the factors that should be considered in order to stress that a systemic analysis is required, we recognize that they may be inextricably interwoven. . . . [N]ot every Geisler factor is relevant in all cases. . . .

22022–2025
Burg v. Ne. Specialty Corp. green
conn · 2019
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L.

2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L.

22021–2021
State v. Diaz green
connappct · 2006
2 sentences

2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 ,

2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 ,

22021–2021
State v. Fetscher green
conn · 2016
22021–2021
State v. Estrella green
conn · 2006
2 sentences

2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 ,

2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 ,

22021–2021
Amodeo v. United States green
scotus · 2019
22021–2021
Williams v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2019
22021–2021
Bellemare v. WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION green
conn · 2006
2 sentences

2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 ,

2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 ,

22021–2021
Purnell v. PURNELL III green
conn · 2006
22021–2021
State v. Marcus H. green
connappct · 2019
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L.

2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L.

22021–2021
Harris v. Schaefer green
scotus · 1995
22019–2019
Njoku v. Schmidt green
scotus · 1995
22019–2019
State v. Lamme green
conn · 1990
22005–2010
State v. Morales green
conn · 1995
22010–2010
State v. McKee green
· 1900
12026–2026
State v. Golding green
conn · 1989
12026–2026
State v. Hersey green
conn · 2003
12026–2026
Fort Trumbull Conservancy, LLC v. Planning & Zoning Commission of New London green
conn · 2003
12026–2026
State v. Caracoglia green
connappct · 2003
12026–2026
Grayned v. City of Rockford green
scotus · 1972
12026–2026
State v. McElveen green
conn · 2002
12025–2025
State v. Hodge green
conn · 1966
12025–2025
Teague v. Lane green
scotus · 1989
12022–2022
State v. Knight green
conn · 2011
12021–2021
State v. Knight green
connappct · 2010
12021–2021
State v. Allan green
connappct · 2011
12021–2021
Gammage v. Compton green
tex · 1977
12019–2019
State v. Hoey green
haw · 1994
12019–2019
Downey v. State green
miss · 2014
12019–2019
Smith v. Illinois green
scotus · 1984
12019–2019
State v. Williams-Bey green
connappct · 2016
12017–2017
Chase Securities Corp. v. Donaldson green
scotus · 1945
12015–2015
Inhabitants of Goshen v. Inhabitants of Stonington green
· 1822
12015–2015
State v. Conlon green
conn · 1895
12015–2015
State v. Canales green
conn · 2007
12015–2015
Lawhorn v. Alabama green
scotus · 2000
12015–2015
Tough v. Ives green
conn · 1972
12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (25) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (18) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54b (9) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-46a (8) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-21 (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-48 (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-1 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-278 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 9-1 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-265a (5)

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CT 69 (1996–2026) IA 2 (2009–2009)

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