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State v. Billie

Supreme Court of Connecticut
Mar 7, 1998
717 A.2d 231 (Conn. 1998)

Opinion

Decided March 7, 1998


The defendant's petition for certification for appeal and the cross petition by the state of Connecticut for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 47 Conn. App. 678 (AC 15347), is granted, limited to the following issues:

"1. Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the trial court abused its discretion in striking the testimony of the defendant's expert witness regarding the substance known as `illy' and its effects?

"2. If the answer to question one is yes, did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the trial court's error was harmless?"

The Supreme Court docket number is SC 15929.

James B. Streeto, special public defender, in support of the petition.

John A. East III, assistant state's attorney, in opposition. John A. East III, assistant state's attorney, in support of cross petition.


Summaries of

State v. Billie

Supreme Court of Connecticut
Mar 7, 1998
717 A.2d 231 (Conn. 1998)
Case details for

State v. Billie

Case Details

Full title:STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. MAURICE BILLIE

Court:Supreme Court of Connecticut

Date published: Mar 7, 1998

Citations

717 A.2d 231 (Conn. 1998)
717 A.2d 231

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