Connecticut Case Commentaries

State v. Enrrique H.: “A Case Involving” Physical Force Under § 53a-217 (a) (4) (A) Encompasses the Whole Prior Proceeding, Not Merely Offense Elements

Date: Jan 5, 2026

State v. Enrrique H.: “A Case Involving” Physical Force Under § 53a-217 (a) (4) (A) Encompasses the Whole Prior Proceeding, Not Merely Offense Elements 1. Introduction In State v. Enrrique H. (Conn....

State v. Thorpe: Clarifying the Use of Prearrest Silence to Impeach a Self-Defense Claim under Connecticut’s Plain Error Doctrine

Date: Dec 27, 2025

State v. Thorpe: Clarifying the Use of Prearrest Silence to Impeach a Self-Defense Claim under Connecticut’s Plain Error Doctrine I. Introduction In State v. Thorpe, SC 21004 (Conn. Dec. 23, 2025),...

Mandatory Appeals from Misconduct Findings Before Cumulative Discipline Presentments: Commentary on Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Vaccaro

Date: Dec 27, 2025

Mandatory Appeals from Misconduct Findings Before Cumulative Discipline Presentments: Commentary on Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Vaccaro I. Introduction On December 23, 2025, the Supreme...

Actual Concealment, Not Mere Abandonment: The Meaning of “Conceal” in Connecticut’s Evidence Tampering Statute After State v. Bolden

Date: Dec 19, 2025

Actual Concealment, Not Mere Abandonment: The Meaning of “Conceal” in Connecticut’s Evidence Tampering Statute After State v. Bolden I. Introduction In State v. Bolden, SC 21063 (officially released...

Duso v. Groton and the Meaning of “Nature and Scope of Coverages”: Why Employer HSA Contributions Are Not “Coverage” or “Deductibles” for Retiree Health Parity

Date: Dec 11, 2025

Duso v. Groton and the Meaning of “Nature and Scope of Coverages”: Why Employer HSA Contributions Are Not “Coverage” or “Deductibles” for Retiree Health Parity I. Introduction In Duso v. Groton, 353...

Preserving Golding Review and Refining Forensic Confrontation Doctrine: Commentary on State v. Bester

Date: Dec 10, 2025

Preserving Golding Review and Refining Forensic Confrontation Doctrine: Commentary on State v. Bester I. Introduction The Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Bester (SC 20858, officially...

Miranda Custody, Child Hearsay, and U‑Visa Motive: A Comprehensive Commentary on State v. Lazaro C.-D.

Date: Dec 10, 2025

Miranda Custody, Child Hearsay, and U‑Visa Motive: Commentary on State v. Lazaro C.-D., 30 Conn. 1 (2025) I. Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut’s decision in State v. Lazaro C.-D., 30...

State v. Giovanni D.: Clarifying the Child’s-Understanding Requirement for the Medical Treatment Hearsay Exception in Forensic Interviews

Date: Dec 10, 2025

State v. Giovanni D.: Clarifying the Child’s-Understanding Requirement for the Medical Treatment Hearsay Exception in Forensic Interviews Note: This commentary is for informational purposes only and...

State v. Cooper: Connecticut Declines to Require Pre‑Waiver Adult Consultation for Juveniles; Totality of the Circumstances Governs Miranda Waivers

Date: Oct 8, 2025

State v. Cooper: Connecticut Declines to Require Pre‑Waiver Adult Consultation for Juveniles; Totality of the Circumstances Governs Miranda Waivers Introduction In State v. Cooper, SC 20865 (Conn....

No Per Se “Interested Adult” Rule for Juvenile Miranda Waivers: Connecticut Reaffirms Totality-of-the-Circumstances in State v. Cooper (2025)

Date: Oct 8, 2025

No Per Se “Interested Adult” Rule for Juvenile Miranda Waivers: Connecticut Reaffirms Totality-of-the-Circumstances in State v. Cooper (2025) Introduction In State v. Cooper, the Supreme Court of...

Juvenile Miranda Waivers and the Totality of the Circumstances: Commentary on State v. Cooper (Conn. 2025)

Date: Oct 8, 2025

Juvenile Miranda Waivers and the Totality of the Circumstances: Commentary on State v. Cooper (Conn. 2025) I. Introduction State v. Cooper, 0 Conn. 1 (officially released Sept. 30, 2025), is a...

Reaffirming the Totality Standard for Juvenile Miranda Waivers: Commentary on State v. Cooper (Conn. 2025)

Date: Oct 8, 2025

Reaffirming the Totality Standard for Juvenile Miranda Waivers: Commentary on State v. Cooper (Conn. 2025) I. Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut’s decision in State v. Cooper (SC 20865,...

No Per Se “Interested-Adult Consultation” Rule for Juvenile Miranda Waivers in Connecticut: State v. Cooper (2025)

Date: Oct 1, 2025

No Per Se “Interested-Adult Consultation” Rule for Juvenile Miranda Waivers in Connecticut: State v. Cooper (2025) Introduction In State v. Cooper (Supreme Court of Connecticut, officially released...

"Exceptional Services" Fees May Include Equipment Charges: Connecticut Supreme Court Recasts § 14-63-36c(c) as a Posting Requirement, Not a Labor-Only Cap

Date: Sep 24, 2025

"Exceptional Services" Fees May Include Equipment Charges: Connecticut Supreme Court Recasts § 14-63-36c(c) as a Posting Requirement, Not a Labor-Only Cap Introduction In Modzelewski's Towing &...

State v. Henderson: No Per Se Extreme Emotional Disturbance Instruction in Intimate‑Partner Homicides; Loss of Self‑Control Must Be Shown and Postcrime Evasion Undercuts the Defense

Date: Sep 24, 2025

State v. Henderson: No Per Se Extreme Emotional Disturbance Instruction in Intimate‑Partner Homicides; Loss of Self‑Control Must Be Shown and Postcrime Evasion Undercuts the Defense Introduction In...

Reasserting the “Light Most Favorable” Mandate and Jury Primacy for Extreme Emotional Disturbance Instructions: Justice Ecker’s Dissent in State v. Henderson

Date: Sep 24, 2025

Reasserting the “Light Most Favorable” Mandate and Jury Primacy for Extreme Emotional Disturbance Instructions: Justice Ecker’s Dissent in State v. Henderson Introduction In State v. Henderson...

No “Neighborhood Expert” Workaround: Connecticut Treats Euphemistic Gang Testimony as Inadmissible Absent Foundation and Significant Probative Value — Commentary on State v. Dixon (Conn. 2025)

Date: Sep 17, 2025

No “Neighborhood Expert” Workaround: Connecticut Treats Euphemistic Gang Testimony as Inadmissible Absent Foundation and Significant Probative Value Case: State v. Dixon, Supreme Court of...

Neighborhood “Beef” Evidence Equals Gang-Affiliation Evidence: Admissibility, Scope-Limiting, and Harmless Error in Expert Testimony (State v. Dixon, Conn. 2025)

Date: Sep 17, 2025

Neighborhood “Beef” Evidence Equals Gang-Affiliation Evidence: Admissibility, Scope-Limiting, and Harmless Error in Expert Testimony (State v. Dixon, Conn. 2025) Introduction In State v. Dixon, the...

All Defendants in Hybrid Product Liability Suits Are “Parties” for Comparative Responsibility; the One‑Year Contribution Period Runs from Appellate Finality (HBWS v. Wang)

Date: Sep 10, 2025

All Defendants in Hybrid Product Liability Suits Are “Parties” for Comparative Responsibility; the One‑Year Contribution Period Runs from Appellate Finality Introduction In Health Body World Supply,...

Connecticut High Court Clarifies Broker’s Post‑Placement Duties: No Duty to Relay Nonrenewal Absent Undertaking; Longstanding Relationship Alone Is Insufficient

Date: Sep 8, 2025

Connecticut High Court Clarifies Broker’s Post‑Placement Duties: No Duty to Relay Nonrenewal Absent Undertaking; Longstanding Relationship Alone Is Insufficient Introduction In Deer v. National...

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