Connecticut, March, 2002, State Case law

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State Courts - Connecticut - March 12, 2002

State v. Jones, (AC 20990), APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, March 12, 2002, Officially Released
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Overview: Because jury was not required to find that defendant possessed two different mental states simultaneously with respect to his acts against victim, its verdict was not legally inconsistent. Court properly denied motion for a new trial.

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State v. Senquiz, (AC 19587), APPELLATE COURT OF CONNECTICUT, March 12, 2002, Officially Released
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Overview: Appeals court affirmed conviction of sexual assault and risk of injury to child for defendant's acts with girlfriend's young daughter. Case involved restricted use of out-of-state acts, constancy of evidence, and scope of child's examination.

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United Illuminating Co. v. Wisvest-Connecticut, L.L.C., (SC 16498), SUPREME COURT OF CONNECTICUT, March 12, 2002, Officially Released
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Overview: Language in agreements relating to sale of pre-cap electricity was ambiguous and arbitration panel properly considered extrinsic evidence to determine parties' intent.

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Vandever v. Warden, CV962140, SUPERIOR COURT OF CONNECTICUT, JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, AT ROCKVILLE, March 12, 2002, Decided , March 12, 2002, Filed
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Overview: Habeas corpus relief was denied, as defendant failed to show that his counsel gave false advice as to maximum sentence defendant could receive if he pleaded guilty, and plea agreement did not prohibit State from recommending maximum sentence.

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