256 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1984–2026 24 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. Hernandezgreen2 sentences1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). 1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). | 8 | 8 |
State v. Geislergreen2 sentences2025The petitioner, however, did not brief a separate state constitutional claim in accordance with State v. Geisler, 222 Conn. 672 , 684–86, 610 A.2d 1225 (1992), or argue that the state constitution provides him greater protec- tion than does the federal constitution. 2025The petitioner, however, did not brief a separate state constitutional claim in accordance with State v. Geisler, 222 Conn. 672 , 684–86, 610 A.2d 1225 (1992), or argue that the state constitution provides him greater protec- tion than does the federal constitution. | 6 | 59 |
State v. Simpsongreen2 sentences2015See State v. Simpson, 286 Conn. 634 , 651 n.17, 945 A.2d 449 (2008).’’ State v. Stuart, 113 Conn. App. 541 , 547 n.2, 967 A.2d 532 , cert. denied, 293 Conn. 922 , 980 A.2d 914 (2009); see also State v. Johnson, 288 Conn. 236 , 244 n.14, 951 A.2d 1257 (2008). 6 To protect the privacy interest of the members of the jury, we refer to them by their first and last initials. 2015See State v. Simpson, 286 Conn. 634 , 651 n.17, 945 A.2d 449 (2008).’’ State v. Stuart, 113 Conn. App. 541 , 547 n.2, 967 A.2d 532 , cert. denied, 293 Conn. 922 , 980 A.2d 914 (2009); see also State v. Johnson, 288 Conn. 236 , 244 n.14, 951 A.2d 1257 (2008). 6 To protect the privacy interest of the members of the jury, we refer to them by their first and last initials. | 6 | 6 |
State v. Sinvilgreen2 sentences2012See State v. Sinvil, 270 Conn. 516 , 518 n.1, 853 A.2d 105 (2004) (“We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provisions of the state constitution at issue. . . . 2012See State v. Sinvil, 270 Conn. 516 , 518 n.1, 853 A.2d 105 (2004) (“We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provisions of the state constitution at issue. . . . | 5 | 16 |
State v. Konogreen2 sentences2025See, e.g., State v. Kono, 324 Conn. 80, 123 , 152 A.3d 1 (2016) (this court ‘‘turn[s] first to the state constitutional claim when the issue is unsettled under the federal constitu- tion or, if it is settled under the federal constitution, when the defendant is not entitled to relief thereun- der’’). 2025See, e.g., State v. Kono, 324 Conn. 80, 123 , 152 A.3d 1 (2016) (this court ‘‘turn[s] first to the state constitutional claim when the issue is unsettled under the federal constitu- tion or, if it is settled under the federal constitution, when the defendant is not entitled to relief thereun- der’’). | 3 | 7 |
State v. Eadygreen2 sentences2002See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. 2002See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. | 3 | 4 |
Hooks v. Easleygreen2 sentences2002See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. 2001See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. | 3 | 4 |
Foster v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2002See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. 2001See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. | 3 | 4 |
Osorio de Escobar v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2002See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. 2001See State v. Eady, 249 Conn. 431 , 435 n.6, 733 A.2d 112 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1030 , 120 S. Ct. 551 , 145 L. | 3 | 4 |
State v. Bennettgreen2 sentences2021See State v. Bennett, 324 Conn. 744 , 748 n.1, 155 A.3d 188 (2017). 2021See State v. Bennett, 324 Conn. 744 , 748 n.1, 155 A.3d 188 (2017). | 3 | 3 |
State v. Robinsongreen2 sentences2014See State v. Robinson, 227 Conn. 711 , 721–22, 631 A.2d 288 (1993) (‘‘We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provi- sions of the state constitution at issue. . . . 2014See State v. Robinson, 227 Conn. 711 , 721–22, 631 A.2d 288 (1993) (‘‘We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provi- sions of the state constitution at issue. . . . | 2 | 10 |
State v. Randolphgreen2 sentences2015See State v. Randolph, 284 Conn. 328 , 375 n.12, 933 A.2d 1158 (2007) (‘‘We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provisions of the state constitution at issue. . . . 2015See State v. Randolph, 284 Conn. 328 , 375 n.12, 933 A.2d 1158 (2007) (‘‘We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provisions of the state constitution at issue. . . . | 2 | 7 |
State v. Saturnogreen2 sentences2018We therefore conclude that the defendant's state constitutional claim is reviewable, but fails under Golding 's third prong. 10 Article first, § 7, of the Connecticut constitution provides: "The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from unreasonable searches or seizures; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any persons or things, shall issue without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause supported by oath or affirmation." 11 "A search for purposes of the [f]ourth [a]mendment occurs when a reasonable expectation of privacy i 2018We therefore conclude that the defendant's state constitutional claim is reviewable, but fails under Golding 's third prong. 10 Article first, § 7, of the Connecticut constitution provides: "The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from unreasonable searches or seizures; and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any persons or things, shall issue without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause supported by oath or affirmation." 11 "A search for purposes of the [f]ourth [a]mendment occurs when a reasonable expectation of privacy i | 2 | 4 |
State v. Pierregreen2 sentences2007See State v. Pierre, 277 Conn. 42 , 74 n.12, 890 A.2d 474 (“We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provisions of the state constitution at issue. . . . 2007See State v. Pierre, 277 Conn. 42 , 74 n.12, 890 A.2d 474 (“We have repeatedly apprised litigants that we will not entertain a state constitutional claim unless the defendant has provided an independent analysis under the particular provisions of the state constitution at issue. . . . | 2 | 4 |
| Glanz v. Commissioner of Motor Vehiclesgreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Patelgreen | 2 | 2 |
| United States v. Armando Correa-Venturagreen | 2 | 2 |
| United States v. Larry Dwight Jaynes and April Marie Jaynesgreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Johnsongreen | 2 | 2 |
| Luce v. United Technologies Corp.green | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Pindergreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. DeJesusgreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Williamsgreen | 2 | 2 |
State v. Goldinggreen2 sentences2022Although review under State v. Golding ( 213 Conn. 233 ) is available in habeas appeals for unpreserved constitutional claims that could have been raised in the habeas petition or which challenge the actions of the habeas court, such review was unavailable in the petitioner’s circum- stances, as he did not distinctly raise a state constitutional claim in his habeas petition or invoke the protections of the state constitution during the hearing on his motion for immediate release; moreover, despite the petitioner’s assertion that the habeas court should have construed his motion to include a st 2014Because the issue of the appropriateness of the existing rule is not directly presented by this case, how- ever, I concur in the judgment of the majority. 1 In likely recognition that an unpreserved Holliman claim, which is evi- dentiary in nature, would fail under the second prong of State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 239–40, 567 A.2d 823 (1989), the defendant has requested that this court fashion a new state constitutional rule governing the admissi- bility of allegedly unduly suggestive identifications that did not result from state action, and then to apply that rule to his case. | 1 | 15 |
State v. Joycegreen2 sentences2012When a party fails to analyze these factors separately and distinctly, "[w]e have made clear that ... we are not bound to review the state constitutional claim." Id., at 16 , 639 A.2d 1007 . 2012When a party fails to analyze these factors separately and distinctly, "[w]e have made clear that ... we are not bound to review the state constitutional claim." Id., at 16 , 639 A.2d 1007 . | 1 | 5 |
State v. Moralesgreen2 sentences2010Most significantly, the defendant relies on this court’s interpretation of that provision’s due process clause in State v. Morales, 232 Conn. 707 , 657 A.2d 585 (1995), as well as Montgomery v. State, 804 N.E.2d 1217 (Ind. App.), transfer denied, 822 N.E.2d 976 (Ind. 2004), and People v. Perez, 255 Mich. App. 703 , 662 N.W.2d 446 , vacated in part on other grounds, 469 Mich. 415 , 670 N.W.2d 655 (2003), in support of a state constitutional rule requiring prosecutors to provide criminal defendants with prior notice when they intend to release a witness from subpoena, regardless of whether the p 2010Most significantly, the defendant relies on this court’s interpretation of that provision’s due process clause in State v. Morales, 232 Conn. 707 , 657 A.2d 585 (1995), as well as Montgomery v. State, 804 N.E.2d 1217 (Ind. App.), transfer denied, 822 N.E.2d 976 (Ind. 2004), and People v. Perez, 255 Mich. App. 703 , 662 N.W.2d 446 , vacated in part on other grounds, 469 Mich. 415 , 670 N.W.2d 655 (2003), in support of a state constitutional rule requiring prosecutors to provide criminal defendants with prior notice when they intend to release a witness from subpoena, regardless of whether the p | 1 | 4 |
State v. Hamiltongreen2 sentences1994See State v. Hamilton, 228 Conn. 234 , 246 n.10, 636 A.2d 760 (1994); State v. Campbell, 224 Conn. 168 , 181 n.12, 617 A.2d 889 (1992), cert. denied, U.S. , 113 S. Ct. 2365 , 124 L. 1994See State v. Hamilton, 228 Conn. 234 , 246 n.10, 636 A.2d 760 (1994); State v. Campbell, 224 Conn. 168 , 181 n.12, 617 A.2d 889 (1992), cert. denied, U.S. , 113 S. Ct. 2365 , 124 L. | 1 | 4 |
| State v. Jolygreen | 1 | 3 |
| State v. Harrisgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Commonwealth v. Torresgreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Nashgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Gideon v. Wainwrightgreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Vegagreen | 1 | 2 |
| Carter v. Cain, Wardengreen | 1 | 2 |
| Jaffe v. Arizona Department of Economic Securitygreen | 1 | 2 |
| Morales v. Greiner, Superintendent, Green Haven Correctional Facilitygreen | 1 | 2 |
| Miranda v. Arizonagreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Smithgreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Genottigreen | 1 | 2 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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State v. Redente
neutral
2 sentences1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). 1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). | 8 | 1991–1994 |
State v. Geisler
green
2 sentences1995Our ‘declination, however, does not mean that we are not able to review [a state constitutional claim] if we choose to do so.’ State v. Geisler, 25 Conn. App. 282 , 283-84 n.2, 594 A.2d 985 (1991), aff'd, 222 Conn. 672 , 610 A.2d 1225 (1992).” State v. Streater, 36 Conn. App. 345 , 350 n.6, 650 A.2d 632 (1994), cert. denied, 232 Conn. 908 , 653 A.2d 195 (1995). 1995Our ‘declination, however, does not mean that we are not able to review [a state constitutional claim] if we choose to do so.’ State v. Geisler, 25 Conn. App. 282 , 283-84 n.2, 594 A.2d 985 (1991), aff'd, 222 Conn. 672 , 610 A.2d 1225 (1992).” State v. Streater, 36 Conn. App. 345 , 350 n.6, 650 A.2d 632 (1994), cert. denied, 232 Conn. 908 , 653 A.2d 195 (1995). | 5 | 1992–1995 |
Braun v. Edelstein
green
2 sentences1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). 1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). | 5 | 1991–1994 |
Gedeon v. First National Supermarkets, Inc.
green
2 sentences1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). 1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). | 5 | 1991–1994 |
State v. Thompson
green
2 sentences1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). 1994See, e.g., State v. Hernandez, 204 Conn. 377 , 394 n.9, 528 A.2d 794 (1987); State v. Redente, 19 Conn. App. 521 , 531 n.5, 563 A.2d 1365 (1989); State v. Thompson, 17 Conn. App. 490 , 498 n.5, 554 A.2d 297 , cert. denied, 211 Conn. 803 , 559 A.2d 1136 (1989). | 5 | 1991–1994 |
West End Community Development Corp. v. Christiana
green
2 sentences2004Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Gonzalez, 69 Conn. App. 649 , 656 n.6, 796 A.2d 1225 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 937 , 802 A.2d 91 (2002). 2 We decline to review the defendant’s state constitutional claim for the reasons set forth in footnote 1. 3 Although the defendant has briefed those claims separately as they relate to the charges of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree, we address them together. 4 General Statutes § 53a-133 provides in r 2004Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Gonzalez, 69 Conn. App. 649 , 656 n.6, 796 A.2d 1225 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 937 , 802 A.2d 91 (2002). | 4 | 2003–2004 |
State v. Gonzalez
green
2 sentences2004Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Gonzalez, 69 Conn. App. 649 , 656 n.6, 796 A.2d 1225 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 937 , 802 A.2d 91 (2002). 2 We decline to review the defendant’s state constitutional claim for the reasons set forth in footnote 1. 3 Although the defendant has briefed those claims separately as they relate to the charges of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree, we address them together. 4 General Statutes § 53a-133 provides in r 2004Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Gonzalez, 69 Conn. App. 649 , 656 n.6, 796 A.2d 1225 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 937 , 802 A.2d 91 (2002). | 4 | 2003–2004 |
State v. Gonzalez
green
2 sentences2004Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Gonzalez, 69 Conn. App. 649 , 656 n.6, 796 A.2d 1225 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 937 , 802 A.2d 91 (2002). 2 We decline to review the defendant’s state constitutional claim for the reasons set forth in footnote 1. 3 Although the defendant has briefed those claims separately as they relate to the charges of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree, we address them together. 4 General Statutes § 53a-133 provides in r 2004Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Gonzalez, 69 Conn. App. 649 , 656 n.6, 796 A.2d 1225 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 937 , 802 A.2d 91 (2002). 2 We decline to review the defendant’s state constitutional claim for the reasons set forth in footnote 1. 3 Although the defendant has briefed those claims separately as they relate to the charges of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree, we address them together. 4 General Statutes § 53a-133 provides in r | 4 | 2003–2004 |
State v. Marsala
green
2 sentences2006We review this state constitutional claim only under article first, § 7, because the defendant has failed to provide a separate and distinct analysis of § 9 under State v. Geisler, 222 Conn. 672, 684-85 , 610 A.2d 1225 (1992). 11 The defendant concedes that the text of article first, § 7 is “quite similar to” the text of the fourth amendment; State v. Marsala, 216 Conn. 150, 159 , 579 A.2d 58 (1990); State v. Miller, 227 Conn. 363, 381 , 630 A.2d 1315 (1993); and, thus, may not “meaningfully [assist]” this inquiry; State v. Joyce, 229 Conn. 10, 19 , 639 A.2d 1007 (1994), on appeal after remand 2006We review this state constitutional claim only under article first, § 7, because the defendant has failed to provide a separate and distinct analysis of § 9 under State v. Geisler, 222 Conn. 672, 684-85 , 610 A.2d 1225 (1992). 11 The defendant concedes that the text of article first, § 7 is “quite similar to” the text of the fourth amendment; State v. Marsala, 216 Conn. 150, 159 , 579 A.2d 58 (1990); State v. Miller, 227 Conn. 363, 381 , 630 A.2d 1315 (1993); and, thus, may not “meaningfully [assist]” this inquiry; State v. Joyce, 229 Conn. 10, 19 , 639 A.2d 1007 (1994), on appeal after remand | 3 | 1992–2017 |
State v. Fauntleroy
green
2 sentences2008Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fauntleroy, 101 Conn. App. 144 , 159 n.5, 921 A.2d 622 (2007). 2008Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fauntleroy, 101 Conn. App. 144 , 159 n.5, 921 A.2d 622 (2007). | 3 | 2008–2008 |
State v. Crespo
green
2 sentences2002As we concluded in Geisler , “[i]n order to construe the contours of our state constitution and reach reasoned and principled results, the following tools of analysis should be considered to the extent applicable: (1) the textual approach ... (2) holdings and dicta of this court ... (3) federal precedent ... (4) sister state decisions or sibling approach . . . (5) the historical approach, including the historical constitutional setting and the debates of the framers . . . and (6) economic/sociological considerations.” (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) 2002As we concluded in Geisler , “[i]n order to construe the contours of our state constitution and reach reasoned and principled results, the following tools of analysis should be considered to the extent applicable: (1) the textual approach ... (2) holdings and dicta of this court ... (3) federal precedent ... (4) sister state decisions or sibling approach . . . (5) the historical approach, including the historical constitutional setting and the debates of the framers . . . and (6) economic/sociological considerations.” (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) | 3 | 1999–2006 |
State v. Jones
green
2 sentences2003Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 65 Conn. App. 649 , 652 n.6, 783 A.2d 511 (2001). 2003Without a separately briefed and analyzed state constitutional claim, we deem abandoned the defendant’s claim . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jones, 65 Conn. App. 649 , 652 n.6, 783 A.2d 511 (2001). | 3 | 2002–2003 |
| State v. Stoddard green | 3 | 1996–2002 |
| Colorado v. Connelly green | 3 | 1989–1995 |
| State v. Campbell green | 3 | 1993–1994 |
| State v. Hernandez neutral | 3 | 1992–1994 |
| State v. Kimbro green | 3 | 1986–1992 |
| Hogan v. Department of Children & Families green | 2 | 2017–2017 |
| State v. Dukes green | 2 | 1989–2017 |
| State v. Hurdle green | 2 | 2004–2015 |
| State v. Hurdle neutral | 2 | 2004–2015 |
| In Re Melody L. green | 2 | 2009–2013 |
| State v. Canales green | 2 | 2008–2009 |
| State v. Colon green | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| Harris v. Louisiana green | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| Miller-Bates v. Wachovia Bank green | 2 | 2006–2007 |
| Ninemire v. Stovall green | 2 | 2002–2006 |
| State v. Medina green | 2 | 2005–2006 |
| Richardson v. West green | 2 | 2002–2006 |
| State v. Valentine green | 2 | 2002–2003 |
| Binette v. Sabo green | 2 | 1999–2003 |
| State v. Rosado green | 2 | 1995–2001 |
| State v. Joyner green | 2 | 1995–2001 |
| State v. Birch green | 2 | 1994–1995 |
| State v. Evans green | 2 | 1987–1995 |
| State v. Lago green | 2 | 1992–1994 |
| State v. Parsons green | 2 | 1992–1994 |
| Splawn v. United States green | 2 | 1994–1994 |
| Campbell v. Connecticut green | 2 | 1994–1994 |
| State v. Hoeplinger green | 2 | 1992–1993 |
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.