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Doyle violation in Connecticut

52 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1984–2025 6 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 (45)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Bereisgreen
connappct · 2009 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2025See id., 592, 593 n.8; State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997); State v. Crosby, 34 Conn. App. 261, 270, 641 A.2d 406, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 903, 644 A.2d 916 (1994). harmless beyond reasonable doubt because ‘‘prosecutor did not attempt repeatedly to introduce evidence of the defendant’s silence . . . [or] men- tion that evidence during his closing argument,’’ ‘‘prosecutor focused on the state’s strong case against the defendant, including the incriminating responses that the defendant gave to the police before terminating the [police] interview,’’ and ‘‘other evidence i

2025See id., 592, 593 n.8; State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997); State v. Crosby, 34 Conn. App. 261, 270, 641 A.2d 406, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 903, 644 A.2d 916 (1994). harmless beyond reasonable doubt because ‘‘prosecutor did not attempt repeatedly to introduce evidence of the defendant’s silence . . . [or] men- tion that evidence during his closing argument,’’ ‘‘prosecutor focused on the state’s strong case against the defendant, including the incriminating responses that the defendant gave to the police before terminating the [police] interview,’’ and ‘‘other evidence i

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United States v. Harry Lloyd Davisgreen
ca5 · 1977 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–2005
2 sentences

2005State v. Silano, supra, 781 ; see also United States v. Davis, 546 F.2d 583, 594 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 431 U.S. 906 , 97 S. Ct. 1701 , 52 L.

2005State v. Silano, supra, 781 ; see also United States v. Davis, 546 F.2d 583, 594 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 431 U.S. 906 , 97 S. Ct. 1701 , 52 L.

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State v. Brunettigreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. Brunetti, [279 Conn. 39, 82–86, 901 A.2d 1 (2006)] (Doyle violation was harmless beyond reason- able doubt because defendant confessed to crime, police found clothing soaked in victim’s blood in defen- dant’s home, and defendant’s exculpatory story that he removed his clothing and that someone else dipped it in victim’s blood was transparently frivolous); State v. Montgomery, supra, 254 Conn. 718–20 (Doyle violation was harmless beyond reasonable doubt, in part because of overwhelming evidence of defendant’s guilt, which consisted of eyewitness testimony identifying him as perpetr

2025See State v. Brunetti, [279 Conn. 39, 82–86, 901 A.2d 1 (2006)] (Doyle violation was harmless beyond reason- able doubt because defendant confessed to crime, police found clothing soaked in victim’s blood in defen- dant’s home, and defendant’s exculpatory story that he removed his clothing and that someone else dipped it in victim’s blood was transparently frivolous); State v. Montgomery, supra, 254 Conn. 718–20 (Doyle violation was harmless beyond reasonable doubt, in part because of overwhelming evidence of defendant’s guilt, which consisted of eyewitness testimony identifying him as perpetr

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State v. Silanogreen
conn · 1987 · cited in 8 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–2025
2 sentences

1994Ed. 2d 393 (1977); State v. Canty, 223 Conn. 703 , 728 n.2, 613 A.2d 1287 (1992) (Berdon, J., dissenting); see State v. Silano, 204 Conn. 769, 781 , 529 A.2d 1283 (1987) (Doyle error may be harmless if “the exculpatory story is transparently frivolous and evidence of guilt is otherwise overwhelming” [internal quotation marks omitted]).

1994Ed. 2d 393 (1977); State v. Canty, 223 Conn. 703 , 728 n.2, 613 A.2d 1287 (1992) (Berdon, J., dissenting); see State v. Silano, 204 Conn. 769, 781 , 529 A.2d 1283 (1987) (Doyle error may be harmless if “the exculpatory story is transparently frivolous and evidence of guilt is otherwise overwhelming” [internal quotation marks omitted]).

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State v. Montgomerygreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Montgomery, supra, 254 Conn. at 718 -19 , 759 A.2d 995 ("We conclude that the Doyle violation in the present case was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

2016See State v. Montgomery, supra, 254 Conn. at 718 -19 , 759 A.2d 995 ("We conclude that the Doyle violation in the present case was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

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State v. Hullgreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2001
2 sentences

1999"With respect to post-Miranda warning . . . silence does not mean only muteness; it includes the statement of a desire to remain silent, as well as of a desire to remain silent until an attorney has been consulted." Wainwright v. Green, 474 U.S. 284 , 295 , n. 13, 106 S.Ct. 634 , 88 L.Ed.2d 623 (1986); see also State v. Hull, 210 Conn. 481 , 489 , 556 A.2d 154 (1989); State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289 , 294 , 696 A.2d 347 (1997). "`The factual predicate of a claimed Doyle violation is the use by the state of a defendant's postarrest and postMiranda silence either for impeachment or as affirma

1999"With respect to post-Miranda warning . . . silence does not mean only muteness; it includes the statement of a desire to remain silent, as well as of a desire to remain silent until an attorney has been consulted." Wainwright v. Green, 474 U.S. 284 , 295 , n. 13, 106 S.Ct. 634 , 88 L.Ed.2d 623 (1986); see also State v. Hull, 210 Conn. 481 , 489 , 556 A.2d 154 (1989); State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289 , 294 , 696 A.2d 347 (1997). "`The factual predicate of a claimed Doyle violation is the use by the state of a defendant's postarrest and postMiranda silence either for impeachment or as affirma

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Don Garriga Chapman v. United Statesgreen
ca5 · 1977 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1992
2 sentences

1987We agree with the Appellate Court that the criteria for finding a Doyle error harmless beyond a reasonable doubt as set forth in Chapman v. United States, supra, 1249-50 , were adequately satisfied in this case.

1987We agree with the Appellate Court that the criteria for finding a Doyle error harmless beyond a reasonable doubt as set forth in Chapman v. United States, supra, 1249-50 , were adequately satisfied in this case.

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State v. Hughesgreen
connappct · 1997 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2025
2 sentences

2025That is, the Doyle violation, together with the prosecutor’s other comments during closing and rebuttal arguments, conveyed and reinforced the idea that the defendant should not be believed because he never spoke up, either during the interview or at any time afterward, to provide a reasonable explanation for why K made her accusations against him.18 As such, 18 Compare State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997) (‘‘trial court’s improper admission of the evidence of the defendant’s post- Miranda silence was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt’’ when ‘‘evi- dence of the def

2025That is, the Doyle violation, together with the prosecutor’s other comments during closing and rebuttal arguments, conveyed and reinforced the idea that the defendant should not be believed because he never spoke up, either during the interview or at any time afterward, to provide a reasonable explanation for why K made her accusations against him.18 As such, 18 Compare State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997) (‘‘trial court’s improper admission of the evidence of the defendant’s post- Miranda silence was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt’’ when ‘‘evi- dence of the def

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State v. Kurankogreen
connappct · 2002 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2018Accordingly, we decline to decide whether the state committed a Doyle violation, and we conclude that any claimed error was harmless and would not have affected the verdict. 13 See, e.g., State v. Francis , 83 Conn. App. 226 , 236, 849 A.2d 873 , cert. denied, 270 Conn. 912 , 853 A.2d 529 (2004) ; see also State v. Pepper , 79 Conn. App. 1 , 15, 828 A.2d 1268 (2003) ("[a]ssuming without deciding that the state violated Doyle in its question posed to the defendant, we conclude that any impropriety was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt"), aff'd , 272 Conn. 10 , 860 A.2d 1221 (2004) ; State v. K

2018Accordingly, we decline to decide whether the state committed a Doyle violation, and we conclude that any claimed error was harmless and would not have affected the verdict. 13 See, e.g., State v. Francis , 83 Conn. App. 226 , 236, 849 A.2d 873 , cert. denied, 270 Conn. 912 , 853 A.2d 529 (2004) ; see also State v. Pepper , 79 Conn. App. 1 , 15, 828 A.2d 1268 (2003) ("[a]ssuming without deciding that the state violated Doyle in its question posed to the defendant, we conclude that any impropriety was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt"), aff'd , 272 Conn. 10 , 860 A.2d 1221 (2004) ; State v. K

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State v. Smithgreen
connappct · 2018 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025We conclude that the defendant’s Doyle claim is of constitutional magnitude; see State v. Smith, 180 Conn. App. 181, 195, 182 A.3d 1194 (2018) (claim that state violated defendant’s right to remain silent is of constitutional magnitude); and that the record is adequate to review the alleged claim of error, as the record demonstrates that the defendant received a Miranda warning at the time of his arrest, and the Doyle claim relates, at least in part, to the defendant’s silence during a time period after the Miranda warning was given.

2025We conclude that the defendant’s Doyle claim is of constitutional magnitude; see State v. Smith, 180 Conn. App. 181, 195, 182 A.3d 1194 (2018) (claim that state violated defendant’s right to remain silent is of constitutional magnitude); and that the record is adequate to review the alleged claim of error, as the record demonstrates that the defendant received a Miranda warning at the time of his arrest, and the Doyle claim relates, at least in part, to the defendant’s silence during a time period after the Miranda warning was given.

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United States v. Pawel Zygmunt Szymaniakgreen
ca2 · 1991 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2000
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Spanier v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1985
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Channel v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1985
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State v. Goldinggreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 9 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2025
2 sentences

2025Held: This court reviewed the merits of the defendant’s unpreserved claim of a Doyle violation pursuant to State v. Golding (213 Conn. 233), as it was of constitutional magnitude and the record was adequate to review the alleged claim of error.

2025Held: This court reviewed the merits of the defendant’s unpreserved claim of a Doyle violation pursuant to State v. Golding (213 Conn. 233), as it was of constitutional magnitude and the record was adequate to review the alleged claim of error.

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State v. Jolygreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–2010
2 sentences

2010After being given Miranda warnings, the defendant clearly chose to [forgo] his right to remain silent.” State v. Talton, 197 Conn. 280, 295 , 497 A.2d 35 (1985); see also State v. Kirby, supra, 280 Conn. 401 (testimony that defendant stated that he did not want to deal with filling out paperwork and that he “ ‘knew what he had done was wrong’ ” did not constitute Doyle violation because defendant did not invoke right to remain silent); State v. Joly, 219 Conn. 234, 257 , 593 A.2d 96 (1991) (“[A] defendant who voluntarily speaks after receiving Miranda warnings has not been induced to remain si

2010After being given Miranda warnings, the defendant clearly chose to [forgo] his right to remain silent.” State v. Talton, 197 Conn. 280, 295 , 497 A.2d 35 (1985); see also State v. Kirby, supra, 280 Conn. 401 (testimony that defendant stated that he did not want to deal with filling out paperwork and that he “ ‘knew what he had done was wrong’ ” did not constitute Doyle violation because defendant did not invoke right to remain silent); State v. Joly, 219 Conn. 234, 257 , 593 A.2d 96 (1991) (“[A] defendant who voluntarily speaks after receiving Miranda warnings has not been induced to remain si

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State v. Morrillgreen
conn · 1985 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2016
2 sentences

2016The trial court therefore erred in admitting this evidence concerning the defendant's nonresponse to [the police officer's] accusatory inquiries." 10 (Citations omitted.) Id., at 538 , 498 A.2d 76 ; see also State v. Bereis, 117 Conn.App. 360 , 378-79, 978 A.2d 1122 (2009) (use of defendant's refusal to answer any questions a Doyle violation, but harmless).

2016The trial court therefore erred in admitting this evidence concerning the defendant's nonresponse to [the police officer's] accusatory inquiries." 10 (Citations omitted.) Id., at 538 , 498 A.2d 76 ; see also State v. Bereis, 117 Conn.App. 360 , 378-79, 978 A.2d 1122 (2009) (use of defendant's refusal to answer any questions a Doyle violation, but harmless).

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Orzechowski v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–2005
2 sentences

2005State v. Silano, supra, 781 ; see also United States v. Davis, 546 F.2d 583, 594 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 431 U.S. 906 , 97 S. Ct. 1701 , 52 L.

2005State v. Silano, supra, 781 ; see also United States v. Davis, 546 F.2d 583, 594 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 431 U.S. 906 , 97 S. Ct. 1701 , 52 L.

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Richardson v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–2005
2 sentences

2005State v. Silano, supra, 781 ; see also United States v. Davis, 546 F.2d 583, 594 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 431 U.S. 906 , 97 S. Ct. 1701 , 52 L.

2005State v. Silano, supra, 781 ; see also United States v. Davis, 546 F.2d 583, 594 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 431 U.S. 906 , 97 S. Ct. 1701 , 52 L.

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State v. Reddickgreen
connappct · 2017 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

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State v. Peppergreen
conn · 2004 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

2025See id., 592, 593 n.8; State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997); State v. Crosby, 34 Conn. App. 261, 270, 641 A.2d 406, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 903, 644 A.2d 916 (1994). harmless beyond reasonable doubt because ‘‘prosecutor did not attempt repeatedly to introduce evidence of the defendant’s silence . . . [or] men- tion that evidence during his closing argument,’’ ‘‘prosecutor focused on the state’s strong case against the defendant, including the incriminating responses that the defendant gave to the police before terminating the [police] interview,’’ and ‘‘other evidence i

2025See id., 592, 593 n.8; State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997); State v. Crosby, 34 Conn. App. 261, 270, 641 A.2d 406, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 903, 644 A.2d 916 (1994). harmless beyond reasonable doubt because ‘‘prosecutor did not attempt repeatedly to introduce evidence of the defendant’s silence . . . [or] men- tion that evidence during his closing argument,’’ ‘‘prosecutor focused on the state’s strong case against the defendant, including the incriminating responses that the defendant gave to the police before terminating the [police] interview,’’ and ‘‘other evidence i

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State v. Purcellgreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

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State v. Lewisgreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

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State v. Peppergreen
connappct · 2003 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

2025See id., 592, 593 n.8; State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997); State v. Crosby, 34 Conn. App. 261, 270, 641 A.2d 406, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 903, 644 A.2d 916 (1994). harmless beyond reasonable doubt because ‘‘prosecutor did not attempt repeatedly to introduce evidence of the defendant’s silence . . . [or] men- tion that evidence during his closing argument,’’ ‘‘prosecutor focused on the state’s strong case against the defendant, including the incriminating responses that the defendant gave to the police before terminating the [police] interview,’’ and ‘‘other evidence i

2025See id., 592, 593 n.8; State v. Hughes, 45 Conn. App. 289, 296, 696 A.2d 347 (1997); State v. Crosby, 34 Conn. App. 261, 270, 641 A.2d 406, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 903, 644 A.2d 916 (1994). harmless beyond reasonable doubt because ‘‘prosecutor did not attempt repeatedly to introduce evidence of the defendant’s silence . . . [or] men- tion that evidence during his closing argument,’’ ‘‘prosecutor focused on the state’s strong case against the defendant, including the incriminating responses that the defendant gave to the police before terminating the [police] interview,’’ and ‘‘other evidence i

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Songlin v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2018 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

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Reddick v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 2018 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

2025Miranda warnings inform a person of his right to remain silent and assure him, at least implicitly, that his silence will not be used against him. . . . [A]s a factual predicate to an alleged Doyle violation, the record must demonstrate that the defendant received a Miranda warning prior to the period of silence that was disclosed to the jury.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Reddick, 174 Conn. App. 536, 553 , 166 A.3d 754 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 921 , 171 A.3d 58 (2017), cert. denied, 583 U.S. 1135 , 138 S. Ct. 1027 , 200 L.

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State v. Cantygreen
conn · 1992 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2000
2 sentences

2000Custody is therefore not a prerequisite to a Doyle violation.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Plourde, supra, 208 Conn. 467 ; see also State v. Canty, 223 Conn. 703, 710 , 613 A.2d 1287 (1992); State v. Esposito, 223 Conn. 299, 318-19 , 613 A.2d 242 (1992).

2000Custody is therefore not a prerequisite to a Doyle violation.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Plourde, supra, 208 Conn. 467 ; see also State v. Canty, 223 Conn. 703, 710 , 613 A.2d 1287 (1992); State v. Esposito, 223 Conn. 299, 318-19 , 613 A.2d 242 (1992).

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State v. Walkergreen
conn · 1988 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–2025
2 sentences

2025When we view the comment in the context in which it was made and with consideration of the fact that, in this case, the defendant was the only person who could contradict K’s testimony about the alleged sexual assault that formed the basis for the two charges; see State v. Walker, 206 Conn. 300 , 307–308, 537 A.2d 1021 (1988); we cannot ignore the possibility that the jury could have interpreted the remark as a ‘‘veiled comment on the defendant’s Page 22 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL 0, 0 24 ,0 0 Conn. App. 718 State v. William A. Hamilton, 352 Conn. 317 , 337–38, 336 A.3d 1188 (2025); we conclude t

2025When we view the comment in the context in which it was made and with consideration of the fact that, in this case, the defendant was the only person who could contradict K’s testimony about the alleged sexual assault that formed the basis for the two charges; see State v. Walker, 206 Conn. 300 , 307–308, 537 A.2d 1021 (1988); we cannot ignore the possibility that the jury could have interpreted the remark as a ‘‘veiled comment on the defendant’s Page 22 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL 0, 0 24 ,0 0 Conn. App. 718 State v. William A. Hamilton, 352 Conn. 317 , 337–38, 336 A.3d 1188 (2025); we conclude t

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Brunetti v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 2007 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2022
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State v. Camachogreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018
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State v. Camachogreen
connappct · 2005 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018
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Little v. Yale Universitygreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018
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State v. Butlergreen
conn · 2002 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State v. Crosbygreen
connappct · 1994 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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Brecht v. Abrahamsongreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State v. Griffingreen
connappct · 2025 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State v. Calderon-Perezgreen
connappct · 2025 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State v. Patrick M.green
conn · 2022 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State v. Jeffreygreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
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United States of America, Ex Rel., Larry Saulsbury v. James Greer, Warden, Menard, Michael Lane, Director of the Department of Correctionsgreen
ca7 · 1983 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
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cluster 471880green
ca11 · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
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Also cited on this issue (35)

CaseCitedYears
Doyle v. Ohio green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2022The record was inadequate to review the defendant’s unpreserved claim that the trial court improperly admitted into evidence the recordings of the phone calls that the defendant had made to L from his holding cell after his arrest on the ground that the recordings contained evidence of the defendant’s postarrest silence, in violation of Doyle v. Ohio ( 426 U.S. 610 ): The successful assertion of a Doyle violation requires that the record contain certain factual predicates, including an indication that the defen- dant’s postarrest silence was preceded by the receipt of warnings in accordance wi

2022The record was inadequate to review the defendant’s unpreserved claim that the trial court improperly admitted into evidence the recordings of the phone calls that the defendant had made to L from his holding cell after his arrest on the ground that the recordings contained evidence of the defendant’s postarrest silence, in violation of Doyle v. Ohio ( 426 U.S. 610 ): The successful assertion of a Doyle violation requires that the record contain certain factual predicates, including an indication that the defen- dant’s postarrest silence was preceded by the receipt of warnings in accordance wi

71991–2022
Wainwright v. Greenfield green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2016The petitioner's arguments to the habeas court were exclusively based on an alleged Doyle violation with citations to Doyle, Plourde, and their progeny. "[T]he Doyle analysis rests on the Due Process Clause [of the fourteenth amendment], not the Fifth Amendment." Wainwright v. Greenfield, 474 U.S. 284 , 293 n. 10, 106 S.Ct. 634 , 88 L.Ed.2d 623 (1986).

2016The petitioner's arguments to the habeas court were exclusively based on an alleged Doyle violation with citations to Doyle, Plourde, and their progeny. "[T]he Doyle analysis rests on the Due Process Clause [of the fourteenth amendment], not the Fifth Amendment." Wainwright v. Greenfield, 474 U.S. 284 , 293 n. 10, 106 S.Ct. 634 , 88 L.Ed.2d 623 (1986).

51988–2016
State v. Daugaard green
conn · 1994
2 sentences

2011Furthermore, “[a] Doyle violation may, in a particular case, be so insignificant that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the jury would have returned a guilty verdict without the impermissible question or comment upon a defendant’s silence following a Miranda warning.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Daugaard, 231 Conn. 195, 212 , 647 A.2d 342 (1994), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1099 , 115 S. Ct. 770 , 130 L.

2011Furthermore, “[a] Doyle violation may, in a particular case, be so insignificant that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the jury would have returned a guilty verdict without the impermissible question or comment upon a defendant’s silence following a Miranda warning.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Daugaard, 231 Conn. 195, 212 , 647 A.2d 342 (1994), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1099 , 115 S. Ct. 770 , 130 L.

42003–2018
Ruiz-Cases v. United States green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2011Furthermore, “[a] Doyle violation may, in a particular case, be so insignificant that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the jury would have returned a guilty verdict without the impermissible question or comment upon a defendant’s silence following a Miranda warning.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Daugaard, 231 Conn. 195, 212 , 647 A.2d 342 (1994), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1099 , 115 S. Ct. 770 , 130 L.

2011Furthermore, “[a] Doyle violation may, in a particular case, be so insignificant that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the jury would have returned a guilty verdict without the impermissible question or comment upon a defendant’s silence following a Miranda warning.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Daugaard, 231 Conn. 195, 212 , 647 A.2d 342 (1994), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1099 , 115 S. Ct. 770 , 130 L.

42003–2018
State v. Talton green
conn · 1985
2 sentences

2017As to the subject matter of his statements, the defendant has not remained silent at all." In State v. Talton , 197 Conn. 280 , 292-93, 497 A.2d 35 (1985), our Supreme Court noted for purposes of evaluating a claimed Doyle violation that there is a distinction between a defendant who remains silent after he is arrested and advised of his rights, and a defendant who, after being given Miranda warnings, chooses to forgo such rights.

2017As to the subject matter of his statements, the defendant has not remained silent at all." In State v. Talton , 197 Conn. 280 , 292-93, 497 A.2d 35 (1985), our Supreme Court noted for purposes of evaluating a claimed Doyle violation that there is a distinction between a defendant who remains silent after he is arrested and advised of his rights, and a defendant who, after being given Miranda warnings, chooses to forgo such rights.

42006–2017
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2022The record was inadequate to review the defendant’s unpreserved claim that the trial court improperly admitted into evidence the recordings of the phone calls that the defendant had made to L from his holding cell after his arrest on the ground that the recordings contained evidence of the defendant’s postarrest silence, in violation of Doyle v. Ohio ( 426 U.S. 610 ): The successful assertion of a Doyle violation requires that the record contain certain factual predicates, including an indication that the defen- dant’s postarrest silence was preceded by the receipt of warnings in accordance wi

2022The record was inadequate to review the defendant’s unpreserved claim that the trial court improperly admitted into evidence the recordings of the phone calls that the defendant had made to L from his holding cell after his arrest on the ground that the recordings contained evidence of the defendant’s postarrest silence, in violation of Doyle v. Ohio ( 426 U.S. 610 ): The successful assertion of a Doyle violation requires that the record contain certain factual predicates, including an indication that the defen- dant’s postarrest silence was preceded by the receipt of warnings in accordance wi

32016–2022
State v. Berube green
conn · 2001
22002–2016
State v. Shashaty green
conn · 1987
21988–1992
State v. Fencl green
wis · 1982
21987–1988
State v. Michael J. green
conn · 2005
12025–2025
State v. Courtney G. green
conn · 2021
12025–2025
State v. Alexis neutral
connappct · 2019
12025–2025
State v. Blue green
conn · 1994
12025–2025
State v. Walton green
conn · 1994
12025–2025
State v. Hamilton green
conn · 2025
12025–2025
State v. Cockrell green
wisctapp · 2007
12022–2022
State v. Stone green
conn · 1988
12022–2022
Kenny v. Dwyer green
conn · 1988
12022–2022
State v. Tomlinson green
conn · 2021
12022–2022
State v. Boone green
connappct · 1988
12022–2022
United States v. Felmon Lakeith Laury, A/K/A Felmon Keith Ashley, A/K/A Walter Ray Nicholson green
ca5 · 1993
12022–2022
State v. Williams neutral
wisctapp · 2007
12022–2022
State v. Gaston neutral
wisctapp · 2007
12022–2022
Smith v. Texas green
scotus · 1983
12022–2022
Castaneda v. United States neutral
scotus · 1983
12022–2022
Sesso v. Cuyler green
scotus · 1983
12022–2022
State v. Jacques green
conn · 2019
12022–2022
Herships v. California green
scotus · 1987
12022–2022
Granado v. Commissioner green
scotus · 1987
12022–2022
Jones v. Smith green
scotus · 1987
12022–2022
State v. Kulmac green
conn · 1994
12019–2019
State v. Evans green
conn · 1973
12019–2019
State v. Francis green
connappct · 2004
12018–2018
State v. Boyd green
conn · 2010
12018–2018
Foxworth v. Pepe green
scotus · 2011
12018–2018

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (17) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-70 (10) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 (9) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-217 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-49 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-86e (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-134 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-21 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-101 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54c (4)

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