Connecticut, May, 2008, State Case law

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State Courts - Connecticut - May 6, 2008

State v. Michael G., AC 27665, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, May 6, 2008, Officially Released
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Overview: Where, inter alia, defendant's daughter testified that he had vaginal intercourse with her on at least a weekly basis from second through sixth grade, and experts testified as to finding evidence consistent with a history of repetitive vaginal intercourse, there was sufficient evidence to convict defendant under Conn. Gen. Stat. ?? 53a-70, 53-21.

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State v. Rosado, AC 26322, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, May 6, 2008, Officially Released
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Overview: No speedy trial violation existed as any alleged negligence of malfeasance by warden or State's attorney did not eliminate statutory requirement notice be received by court and State's attorney to trigger 120-day period. Joinder was proper as evidence in both incidents would have been cross admissible in separate trials to show motive or malice.

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State v. Smith, AC 27009, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, May 6, 2008, Officially Released
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Overview: Judgment was affirmed as defendant's Conn. Gen. Stat. ?? 53a-134(a)(4), 53a-8(a), and 53a-48(a) convictions were supported by accomplice's testimony that defendant concealed face with "Jason mask" and entered restaurant with weapon. Accomplice had pistol, and demanded that cash register be opened, while defendant looked for manager.

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Town of Vernon v. Goff, AC 28281, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, May 6, 2008, Officially Released
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Overview: Judgment was affirmed as town council incorporated recommendation of town's planning commission in its minutes, and followed recommendation to accept all roads, utilities, easements, and drainage rights-of-way in subdivision. Nothing in minutes or subdivision map indicated intention to treat disputed right-of-way in different manner.

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Trevek Enters. v. Victory Contr. Corp., AC 28086, APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, May 6, 2008, Officially Released
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Overview: Judgment was reversed as assignee of foreign corporation (roofer) was formed in Connecticut more than year after roofer's contract performance. If roofer had attempted to enforce rights during that first year, it would have had to comply with Conn. Gen. Stat. ? 33-921(d). Assignee's status as Connecticut corporation did not exempt it from ? 33-921.

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