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5 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
State v. Ovechkagreen2 sentences2013First, regarding the issue of how grievous an injury must be to qualify as a “serious physical injury,” our Supreme Court determined in State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 545-47 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), that the serious physical injury inquiry is fact intensive and not predicated upon a threshold showing of grievousness. 3 In addition, with respect to the defendant’s argument on the necessity of expert testimony, we have noted that “[o]ur case law . . . does not require medical testimony to establish the element of serious physical injury,” so long as “there [is] sufficient direct or circumstantial 2013First, regarding the issue of how grievous an injury must be to qualify as a “serious physical injury,” our Supreme Court determined in State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 545-47 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), that the serious physical injury inquiry is fact intensive and not predicated upon a threshold showing of grievousness. 3 In addition, with respect to the defendant’s argument on the necessity of expert testimony, we have noted that “[o]ur case law . . . does not require medical testimony to establish the element of serious physical injury,” so long as “there [is] sufficient direct or circumstantial | 1 | 3 |
State v. Lewisgreen2 sentences2025See State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533 , 545–46, 975 A.2d 1 (2009); see also, e.g., State v. Lewis, 146 Conn. App. 589 , 607–608, 79 A.3d 102 (2013) (concluding that there was sufficient evidence of serious physical injur- ies when, although victim did not lose consciousness and recovered, victim sustained forehead laceration that required stitches, nasal fracture, and chipped teeth and had blurred vision and difficulty breathing), cert. denied, 311 Conn. 904 , 83 A.3d 605 (2014). 2025See State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533 , 545–46, 975 A.2d 1 (2009); see also, e.g., State v. Lewis, 146 Conn. App. 589 , 607–608, 79 A.3d 102 (2013) (concluding that there was sufficient evidence of serious physical injur- ies when, although victim did not lose consciousness and recovered, victim sustained forehead laceration that required stitches, nasal fracture, and chipped teeth and had blurred vision and difficulty breathing), cert. denied, 311 Conn. 904 , 83 A.3d 605 (2014). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Barrettagreen2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul | 1 | 1 |
Blakeman v. Planning and Zoning Commissiongreen2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of "`serious physical injury,'" particularly when evidence presented at trial "consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]" [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn.App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of "serious physical injury"), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). [17] Given "the difficult | 1 | 1 |
State v. Teng Bunleutgreen2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of "`serious physical injury,'" particularly when evidence presented at trial "consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]" [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn.App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of "serious physical injury"), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). [17] Given "the difficult | 1 | 1 |
State v. Rossiergreen2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul | 1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Russell
green
1 sentence2013First, regarding the issue of how grievous an injury must be to qualify as a “serious physical injury,” our Supreme Court determined in State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 545-47 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), that the serious physical injury inquiry is fact intensive and not predicated upon a threshold showing of grievousness. 3 In addition, with respect to the defendant’s argument on the necessity of expert testimony, we have noted that “[o]ur case law . . . does not require medical testimony to establish the element of serious physical injury,” so long as “there [is] sufficient direct or circumstantial | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Billington v. Billington
green
1 sentence2013First, regarding the issue of how grievous an injury must be to qualify as a “serious physical injury,” our Supreme Court determined in State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 545-47 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), that the serious physical injury inquiry is fact intensive and not predicated upon a threshold showing of grievousness. 3 In addition, with respect to the defendant’s argument on the necessity of expert testimony, we have noted that “[o]ur case law . . . does not require medical testimony to establish the element of serious physical injury,” so long as “there [is] sufficient direct or circumstantial | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Rumore
green
2 sentences2013First, regarding the issue of how grievous an injury must be to qualify as a “serious physical injury,” our Supreme Court determined in State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 545-47 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), that the serious physical injury inquiry is fact intensive and not predicated upon a threshold showing of grievousness. 3 In addition, with respect to the defendant’s argument on the necessity of expert testimony, we have noted that “[o]ur case law . . . does not require medical testimony to establish the element of serious physical injury,” so long as “there [is] sufficient direct or circumstantial 2013First, regarding the issue of how grievous an injury must be to qualify as a “serious physical injury,” our Supreme Court determined in State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 545-47 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), that the serious physical injury inquiry is fact intensive and not predicated upon a threshold showing of grievousness. 3 In addition, with respect to the defendant’s argument on the necessity of expert testimony, we have noted that “[o]ur case law . . . does not require medical testimony to establish the element of serious physical injury,” so long as “there [is] sufficient direct or circumstantial | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Francione
green
2 sentences2013Furthermore, in response to the defendant’s contention that the inconsistency between the medical reports and Driscoll’s testimony renders the evidence insufficient, we have repeatedly provided that “[e]vidence is not insufficient [merely] because it is conflicting or inconsistent.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Little, 138 Conn. App. 106, 110 , 50 A.3d 360 , cert. denied, 307 Conn. 935 , 56 A.3d 713 (2012); State v. Francione, 136 Conn. App. 302, 312 , 46 A.3d 219 , cert. denied, 306 Conn. 903 , 52 A.3d 730 (2012). 2013Furthermore, in response to the defendant’s contention that the inconsistency between the medical reports and Driscoll’s testimony renders the evidence insufficient, we have repeatedly provided that “[e]vidence is not insufficient [merely] because it is conflicting or inconsistent.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Little, 138 Conn. App. 106, 110 , 50 A.3d 360 , cert. denied, 307 Conn. 935 , 56 A.3d 713 (2012); State v. Francione, 136 Conn. App. 302, 312 , 46 A.3d 219 , cert. denied, 306 Conn. 903 , 52 A.3d 730 (2012). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Little
yellow
2 sentences2013Furthermore, in response to the defendant’s contention that the inconsistency between the medical reports and Driscoll’s testimony renders the evidence insufficient, we have repeatedly provided that “[e]vidence is not insufficient [merely] because it is conflicting or inconsistent.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Little, 138 Conn. App. 106, 110 , 50 A.3d 360 , cert. denied, 307 Conn. 935 , 56 A.3d 713 (2012); State v. Francione, 136 Conn. App. 302, 312 , 46 A.3d 219 , cert. denied, 306 Conn. 903 , 52 A.3d 730 (2012). 2013Furthermore, in response to the defendant’s contention that the inconsistency between the medical reports and Driscoll’s testimony renders the evidence insufficient, we have repeatedly provided that “[e]vidence is not insufficient [merely] because it is conflicting or inconsistent.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Little, 138 Conn. App. 106, 110 , 50 A.3d 360 , cert. denied, 307 Conn. 935 , 56 A.3d 713 (2012); State v. Francione, 136 Conn. App. 302, 312 , 46 A.3d 219 , cert. denied, 306 Conn. 903 , 52 A.3d 730 (2012). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Ovechka
green
2 sentences2010The serious physical injury inquiry necessarily is “fact intensive”; State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 546 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), after remand, 118 Conn. App. 733 , 984 A.2d 796 (2010); and “[n]o bright line exists between physical injury and serious physical injury . . . .” State v. Nival, 42 Conn. App. 307, 309 , 678 A.2d 1008 (1996). *850 The state presented evidence that the victim had scars on his face and abdomen. 2010The serious physical injury inquiry necessarily is “fact intensive”; State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 546 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), after remand, 118 Conn. App. 733 , 984 A.2d 796 (2010); and “[n]o bright line exists between physical injury and serious physical injury . . . .” State v. Nival, 42 Conn. App. 307, 309 , 678 A.2d 1008 (1996). *850 The state presented evidence that the victim had scars on his face and abdomen. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
State v. Nival
green
2 sentences2010The serious physical injury inquiry necessarily is “fact intensive”; State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 546 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), after remand, 118 Conn. App. 733 , 984 A.2d 796 (2010); and “[n]o bright line exists between physical injury and serious physical injury . . . .” State v. Nival, 42 Conn. App. 307, 309 , 678 A.2d 1008 (1996). *850 The state presented evidence that the victim had scars on his face and abdomen. 2010The serious physical injury inquiry necessarily is “fact intensive”; State v. Ovechka, 292 Conn. 533, 546 , 975 A.2d 1 (2009), after remand, 118 Conn. App. 733 , 984 A.2d 796 (2010); and “[n]o bright line exists between physical injury and serious physical injury . . . .” State v. Nival, 42 Conn. App. 307, 309 , 678 A.2d 1008 (1996). *850 The state presented evidence that the victim had scars on his face and abdomen. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
State v. Morgan
green
2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of “ ‘serious physical injury,’ ” particularly when evidence presented at trial “consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]” [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn. App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of “serious physical injury”), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). 17 Given “the difficul | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Almeda
green
2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of "`serious physical injury,'" particularly when evidence presented at trial "consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]" [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn.App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of "serious physical injury"), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). [17] Given "the difficult 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of "`serious physical injury,'" particularly when evidence presented at trial "consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]" [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn.App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of "serious physical injury"), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). [17] Given "the difficult | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Jones
green
2 sentences2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of "`serious physical injury,'" particularly when evidence presented at trial "consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]" [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn.App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of "serious physical injury"), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). [17] Given "the difficult 2009Compare, e.g., State v. Rossier, 175 Conn. 204, 206-208 , 397 A.2d 110 (1978) (concluding that multiple contusions and right ankle sprain were not sufficient evidence of "`serious physical injury,'" particularly when evidence presented at trial "consisted primarily of testimony relating to emotional trauma precipitated by the [assault]" [emphasis added]), with State v. Barretta, 82 Conn.App. 684, 690 , 846 A.2d 946 (concluding that extensive bruises and abrasions were sufficient evidence of "serious physical injury"), cert. denied, 270 Conn. 905 , 853 A.2d 522 (2004). [17] Given "the difficult | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Evans v. Commissioner of Correction
green
1 sentence2002Our decision in State v. Henderson, 37 Conn. App. 733 , 658 A.2d 585 , cert. denied, 234 Conn. 912 , 660 A.2d 355 (1995), is dispositive of this claim. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
State v. Henderson
green
1 sentence2002Our decision in State v. Henderson, 37 Conn. App. 733 , 658 A.2d 585 , cert. denied, 234 Conn. 912 , 660 A.2d 355 (1995), is dispositive of this claim. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
State v. Henderson
green
2 sentences2002Our decision in State v. Henderson, 37 Conn. App. 733 , 658 A.2d 585 , cert. denied, 234 Conn. 912 , 660 A.2d 355 (1995), is dispositive of this claim. 2002Our decision in State v. Henderson, 37 Conn. App. 733 , 658 A.2d 585 , cert. denied, 234 Conn. 912 , 660 A.2d 355 (1995), is dispositive of this claim. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.