State v. BoisvertState v. Boisvert
Apr 22, 1996
- Reporters:
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- Before:
- Berdon
Dissenting Opinion
BERDON, J.,
Robert J. McKay and Gregory A. Thompson, in support of the petition.
Jack W. Fischer, assistant state’s attorney, in opposition.
Decided April 22, 1996
dissenting. I would grant certification on the following issues:
“1. Did the stop of the defendant by the police at a roadside sobriety check or roadblock while operating *904his motor vehicle violate his rights under article first, §§ 7 and 9, of the Connecticut constitution?
“2. In the alternative, if a police roadblock sobriety checkpoint is determined to be a valid procedure in Connecticut, were the defendant’s federal and state constitutional rights violated by the failure of the police to follow specific guidelines and/or procedures?”
Lead Opinion
The defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 40 Conn. App. 420 (AC 14338), is denied.