State v. Brye

234 Conn. 916 | Conn. | 1995

The defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 37 Conn. App. 914 (AC 13254), is granted, limited to the following issue:

“Was the Appellate Court correct in holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in failing to order a new trial when during jury deliberations several jurors made allegedly improper remarks about the defendant who is African-American?”

The Supreme Court docket number is SC 15296. Decided July 10, 1995 Richard M. Maraño, special public defender, in support of the petition. Leah Hawley, assistant state’s attorney, in opposition.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Brye

Court Name: Supreme Court of Connecticut

Date Published: Jul 10, 1995

Citation: 234 Conn. 916

Docket Number: SC 15296

Court Abbreviation: Conn.