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cross-section test in Connecticut

5 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2021 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.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Castonguaygreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–2021
2 sentences

2021Although the equal protection test is similar to the cross section test, the critical difference is that in an equal protection claim the defendant must prove discriminatory purpose.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Moore, supra, 169 Conn. App. 486 ; see also State v. Castonguay, 194 Conn. 416, 421 , 481 A.2d 56 (1984) (discriminatory intent required to prove equal protection violation).

2021Although the equal protection test is similar to the cross section test, the critical difference is that in an equal protection claim the defendant must prove discriminatory purpose.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Moore, supra, 169 Conn. App. 486 ; see also State v. Castonguay, 194 Conn. 416, 421 , 481 A.2d 56 (1984) (discriminatory intent required to prove equal protection violation).

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Michael McCray v. Robert Abramsyellow
ca2 · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986There are those who predict that any limitation on the peremptory challenge signals the end of its use as “an effective jury selection tool.” McCray v. Abrams, supra, 1139.

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
Duren v. Missouri green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1996The defendant does not challenge his venire panels pursuant to Duren v. Missouri, 439 U.S. 357 , 99 S. Ct. 664 , 58 L.

1996The defendant does not challenge his venire panels pursuant to Duren v. Missouri, 439 U.S. 357 , 99 S. Ct. 664 , 58 L.

11996–1996

Where else courts name it

CA 16 (1979–2026) IA 7 (1990–2022) OH 6 (1998–2021) MO 6 (1980–2010) IL 5 (1983–2022) CT 5 (1986–2021) TX 4 (1987–2004) NJ 4 (1977–2018) AR 3 (1997–2022) NY 3 (1988–2000) MS 3 (2006–2009) LA 3 (1979–2021) CO 2 (1987–1994) SD 2 (1996–2009) FL 2 (1984–1989) AK 2 (1971–1980)

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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