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facial overbreadth challenge in Connecticut

7 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2026 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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Floydgreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008It is well established that this court has a duty “to construe statutes, whenever possible, to avoid constitutional infirmities . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Denardo v. Bergamo, 272 Conn. 500 , 506 n.6, 863 A.2d 686 (2005); see also State v. Indrisano, 228 Conn. 795, 805 , 640 A.2d 986 (1994) (“in evaluating [a] defendant’s challenge to the constitutionality of [a] statute, we read the statute narrowly in order to save its constitutionality, rather than broadly in order to destroy it”). “[W]hen called [on] to interpret a statute, we will search for an effective

2008It is well established that this court has a duty “to construe statutes, whenever possible, to avoid constitutional infirmities . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Denardo v. Bergamo, 272 Conn. 500 , 506 n.6, 863 A.2d 686 (2005); see also State v. Indrisano, 228 Conn. 795, 805 , 640 A.2d 986 (1994) (“in evaluating [a] defendant’s challenge to the constitutionality of [a] statute, we read the statute narrowly in order to save its constitutionality, rather than broadly in order to destroy it”). “[W]hen called [on] to interpret a statute, we will search for an effective

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State v. Indrisanogreen
conn · 1994 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008It is well established that this court has a duty “to construe statutes, whenever possible, to avoid constitutional infirmities . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Denardo v. Bergamo, 272 Conn. 500 , 506 n.6, 863 A.2d 686 (2005); see also State v. Indrisano, 228 Conn. 795, 805 , 640 A.2d 986 (1994) (“in evaluating [a] defendant’s challenge to the constitutionality of [a] statute, we read the statute narrowly in order to save its constitutionality, rather than broadly in order to destroy it”). “[W]hen called [on] to interpret a statute, we will search for an effective

2008It is well established that this court has a duty “to construe statutes, whenever possible, to avoid constitutional infirmities . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Denardo v. Bergamo, 272 Conn. 500 , 506 n.6, 863 A.2d 686 (2005); see also State v. Indrisano, 228 Conn. 795, 805 , 640 A.2d 986 (1994) (“in evaluating [a] defendant’s challenge to the constitutionality of [a] statute, we read the statute narrowly in order to save its constitutionality, rather than broadly in order to destroy it”). “[W]hen called [on] to interpret a statute, we will search for an effective

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Deloreto green
conn · 2003
2 sentences

2008Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. DeLoreto, 265 Conn. 145, 167 , 827 A.2d 671 (2003).

2008Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. DeLoreto, 265 Conn. 145, 167 , 827 A.2d 671 (2003).

32004–2008
State v. Cook green
conn · 2008
2 sentences

2023Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally pro- tected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Cook, 287 Conn. 237 , 244–45, 947 A.2d 307 , cert. denied, 555 U.S. 970 , 129 S. Ct. 464 , 172 L.

2023Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally pro- tected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Cook, 287 Conn. 237 , 244–45, 947 A.2d 307 , cert. denied, 555 U.S. 970 , 129 S. Ct. 464 , 172 L.

22023–2026
State v. Atterberry green
· 1924
2 sentences

2026State v. Cook, 287 Conn. 237 , 244–45, 947 A.2d 307 , cert. denied, 555 U.S. 970 , 129 S. Ct. 464 , 172 L.

2023Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally pro- tected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Cook, 287 Conn. 237 , 244–45, 947 A.2d 307 , cert. denied, 555 U.S. 970 , 129 S. Ct. 464 , 172 L.

22023–2026
Denardo v. Bergamo green
conn · 2005
2 sentences

2008It is well established that this court has a duty “to construe statutes, whenever possible, to avoid constitutional infirmities . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Denardo v. Bergamo, 272 Conn. 500 , 506 n.6, 863 A.2d 686 (2005); see also State v. Indrisano, 228 Conn. 795, 805 , 640 A.2d 986 (1994) (“in evaluating [a] defendant’s challenge to the constitutionality of [a] statute, we read the statute narrowly in order to save its constitutionality, rather than broadly in order to destroy it”). “[W]hen called [on] to interpret a statute, we will search for an effective

2008It is well established that this court has a duty “to construe statutes, whenever possible, to avoid constitutional infirmities . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Denardo v. Bergamo, 272 Conn. 500 , 506 n.6, 863 A.2d 686 (2005); see also State v. Indrisano, 228 Conn. 795, 805 , 640 A.2d 986 (1994) (“in evaluating [a] defendant’s challenge to the constitutionality of [a] statute, we read the statute narrowly in order to save its constitutionality, rather than broadly in order to destroy it”). “[W]hen called [on] to interpret a statute, we will search for an effective

12008–2008
State v. Waden green
conn · 2004
1 sentence

2007Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bennett-Gibson, 84 Conn. App. 48, 58-59 , 851 A.2d 1214 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 916 , 859 A.2d 570 (2004).

12007–2007
State v. Boykin green
conn · 2004
1 sentence

2007Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bennett-Gibson, 84 Conn. App. 48, 58-59 , 851 A.2d 1214 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 916 , 859 A.2d 570 (2004).

12007–2007
State v. Bennett-Gibson green
connappct · 2004
2 sentences

2007Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bennett-Gibson, 84 Conn. App. 48, 58-59 , 851 A.2d 1214 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 916 , 859 A.2d 570 (2004).

2007Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Bennett-Gibson, 84 Conn. App. 48, 58-59 , 851 A.2d 1214 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 916 , 859 A.2d 570 (2004).

12007–2007
Leydon v. Town of Greenwich green
conn · 2001
2 sentences

2003Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Leydon v. Greenwich, 257 Conn. 318, 335 , 777 A.2d 552 (2001).

2003Thus, the [defendant] has standing to raise a facial overbreadth challenge to the [statute] and may prevail on that claim if he can establish that the [statute] reaches a substantial amount of constitutionally protected conduct even though he personally did not engage in such conduct.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Leydon v. Greenwich, 257 Conn. 318, 335 , 777 A.2d 552 (2001).

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-181 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-86e (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 (1988–2025) CA 19 (1979–2025) WA 12 (1993–2021) ID 12 (1994–2025) CO 11 (1981–2025) OR 7 (1995–2025) CT 7 (2003–2026) IL 7 (1996–2020) NV 5 (2010–2018) UT 4 (1997–2009) VA 4 (1991–2024) OH 4 (1988–1999) MN 3 (2006–2018) HI 3 (2007–2020) MT 3 (1997–2013) WI 2 (1998–2019) PA 2 (1978–2012) GA 2 (1990–2016) MI 2 (2002–2012) NY 2 (2001–2006)

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.

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