8 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1968–2021 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
King v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2009Jur.2d 232, Criminal Law, § 167 [1965]; see note, 97 A.L.R. 160 , 162 [1935]. `Sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.' King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C.Cir.[1938])." State v. Langley, supra, at 602 , 244 A.2d 366 . 2009Jur. 2d 232, Criminal Law, § 167 [1965]; see note, 97 A.L.R. 160 , 162 [1935]. ‘Sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the pris oner.’ King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C. | 4 | 4 |
State v. Langleygreen2 sentences2009Jur.2d 232, Criminal Law, § 167 [1965]; see note, 97 A.L.R. 160 , 162 [1935]. `Sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.' King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C.Cir.[1938])." State v. Langley, supra, at 602 , 244 A.2d 366 . 2004“Sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Langley, 156 Conn. 598, 602 , 244 A.2d 366 (1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1069 , 89 S. Ct. 726 , 21 L. | 1 | 6 |
Bozza v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2004Ed. 2d 712 (1969); see also Bozza, v. United States, 330 U.S. 160, 166 , 67 S. Ct. 645 , 91 L. 2004Ed. 2d 712 (1969); see also Bozza, v. United States, 330 U.S. 160, 166 , 67 S. Ct. 645 , 91 L. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Collettegreen2 sentences1986We recognize that a trial court has very broad discretion in imposing any sentence within the statutory limits; see State v. Collette, 199 Conn. 308, 320 , 507 A.2d 99 (1986); State v. Huey, 199 Conn. 121, 126 , 505 A.2d 1242 (1986); and that “ ‘[sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.’ King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C. 1986We recognize that a trial court has very broad discretion in imposing any sentence within the statutory limits; see State v. Collette, 199 Conn. 308, 320 , 507 A.2d 99 (1986); State v. Huey, 199 Conn. 121, 126 , 505 A.2d 1242 (1986); and that “ ‘[sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.’ King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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O'Shea v. United States
green
2 sentences2004“Sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Langley, 156 Conn. 598, 602 , 244 A.2d 366 (1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1069 , 89 S. Ct. 726 , 21 L. 1986There is absolutely no question that “ ‘[sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.’ ” State v. Langley, 156 Conn. 598, 602 , 244 A.2d 366 , cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1069 , 89 S. Ct. 726 , 21 L. | 4 | 1975–2004 |
State v. Tabone
green
2 sentences2021Indeed, the resentencing court is free to restructure the defendant’s entire sen- tencing package, even for those components assigned to convictions that have been fully served, as long as the overall term has not expired, without offending double jeopardy.’’ (Citations omitted; footnote added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Tabone, 292 Conn. 417 , 439–41, 973 A.2d 74 (2009). 2021Indeed, the resentencing court is free to restructure the defendant’s entire sen- tencing package, even for those components assigned to convictions that have been fully served, as long as the overall term has not expired, without offending double jeopardy.’’ (Citations omitted; footnote added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Tabone, 292 Conn. 417 , 439–41, 973 A.2d 74 (2009). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Galluzzo v. Board of Tax Review
green
1 sentence1997Moreover, "[w]ords are meant to be instruments of their master; not the other way around." Galluzzo v. Fairfield Board of Tax Review, 44 Conn. Sup. 39 , 44 (1995). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
State v. White
green
1 sentence1997It is well settled that "[s]entencing should not be a game in which one wrong move by I a judge means immunity for the prisoner." State v. White, 169 Conn. 223 , 238-39 , (1975); State v. Langley, 156 Conn. 598 , 602 (1968). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
State v. Huey
green
2 sentences1986We recognize that a trial court has very broad discretion in imposing any sentence within the statutory limits; see State v. Collette, 199 Conn. 308, 320 , 507 A.2d 99 (1986); State v. Huey, 199 Conn. 121, 126 , 505 A.2d 1242 (1986); and that “ ‘[sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.’ King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C. 1986We recognize that a trial court has very broad discretion in imposing any sentence within the statutory limits; see State v. Collette, 199 Conn. 308, 320 , 507 A.2d 99 (1986); State v. Huey, 199 Conn. 121, 126 , 505 A.2d 1242 (1986); and that “ ‘[sentencing should not be a game in which a wrong move by the judge means immunity for the prisoner.’ King v. United States, 98 F.2d 291, 296 (D.C. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.