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two inference instruction in Connecticut

6 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2023 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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Dysongreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–2002
2 sentences

1992The courts in State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991), and (State v. Falcon, supra, 272 , discuss the two inference instruction, and hold that although the instruction benefits the defendant and should not be given, it does not dilute the state’s burden of proof.

1992The courts in State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991), and (State v. Falcon, supra, 272 , discuss the two inference instruction, and hold that although the instruction benefits the defendant and should not be given, it does not dilute the state’s burden of proof.

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State v. Smithgreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Griffin, 253 Conn. 195, 208 , 749 A.2d 1192 (2000), citing State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166-67 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991), and State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 503-504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991).

2002See State v. Griffin, 253 Conn. 195, 208 , 749 A.2d 1192 (2000), citing State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166-67 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991), and State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 503-504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991).

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State v. Griffingreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Griffin, 253 Conn. 195, 208 , 749 A.2d 1192 (2000), citing State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166-67 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991), and State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 503-504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991).

2002See State v. Griffin, 253 Conn. 195, 208 , 749 A.2d 1192 (2000), citing State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166-67 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991), and State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 503-504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Lemoine green
conn · 2001
2 sentences

2023I again remind you that the burden of proving intent beyond a reasonable doubt is on the state.’’ 14 ‘‘A two-inference instruction provides that, if two conclusions reasonably can be drawn from the evidence, one of guilt and one of innocence, the jury must adopt the conclusion of innocence.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Lemoine, 256 Conn. 193 , 205 n.13, 770 A.2d 491 (2001). 15 Although we found the instruction in McDonough to be improper, we concluded that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

2023I again remind you that the burden of proving intent beyond a reasonable doubt is on the state.’’ 14 ‘‘A two-inference instruction provides that, if two conclusions reasonably can be drawn from the evidence, one of guilt and one of innocence, the jury must adopt the conclusion of innocence.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Lemoine, 256 Conn. 193 , 205 n.13, 770 A.2d 491 (2001). 15 Although we found the instruction in McDonough to be improper, we concluded that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

12023–2023
State v. Falcon green
connappct · 1991
2 sentences

1992State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991); State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991); State v. Falcon, 26 Conn. App. 259, 272 , 600 A.2d 1364 (1991), cert. denied, 221 Conn. 911 , 602 A.2d 10 (1992). “[S]uch an instruction that principally serves to benefit the defendant is proper under our case law.” State v. Dyson, supra. Here, the defendant acknowledges that the trial court correctly instructed the jury on the state’s burden of proof several times.

1992State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991); State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991); State v. Falcon, 26 Conn. App. 259, 272 , 600 A.2d 1364 (1991), cert. denied, 221 Conn. 911 , 602 A.2d 10 (1992). “[S]uch an instruction that principally serves to benefit the defendant is proper under our case law.” State v. Dyson, supra. Here, the defendant acknowledges that the trial court correctly instructed the jury on the state’s burden of proof several times.

11992–1992
State v. Falcon green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

1992State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991); State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991); State v. Falcon, 26 Conn. App. 259, 272 , 600 A.2d 1364 (1991), cert. denied, 221 Conn. 911 , 602 A.2d 10 (1992). “[S]uch an instruction that principally serves to benefit the defendant is proper under our case law.” State v. Dyson, supra. Here, the defendant acknowledges that the trial court correctly instructed the jury on the state’s burden of proof several times.

1992State v. Smith, 219 Conn. 160, 166 , 592 A.2d 382 (1991); State v. Dyson, 217 Conn. 498, 504 , 586 A.2d 610 (1991); State v. Falcon, 26 Conn. App. 259, 272 , 600 A.2d 1364 (1991), cert. denied, 221 Conn. 911 , 602 A.2d 10 (1992). “[S]uch an instruction that principally serves to benefit the defendant is proper under our case law.” State v. Dyson, supra. Here, the defendant acknowledges that the trial court correctly instructed the jury on the state’s burden of proof several times.

11992–1992
State v. Golding green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

1992State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989); State v. Evans, 165 Conn. 61 , 327 A.2d 576 (1973).

1992State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989); State v. Evans, 165 Conn. 61 , 327 A.2d 576 (1973).

11992–1992
State v. Evans green
conn · 1973
2 sentences

1992State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989); State v. Evans, 165 Conn. 61 , 327 A.2d 576 (1973).

1992State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989); State v. Evans, 165 Conn. 61 , 327 A.2d 576 (1973).

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

CT 6 (1991–2023) NY 2 (1993–1994) MO 2 (1997–2020)

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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