State v. Dunbar

8 Citing cases

  1. State v. Jenkins

    672 A.2d 969 (Conn. App. Ct. 1996)   Cited 11 times
    In Jenkins, we carefully pointed out that the trial court first instructed the jury on the charges of attempt to commit robbery and attempt to commit larceny and, in so doing, specifically had defined intent.

    The issue is one of constitutional magnitude implicating a fundamental right." State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn. App. 338, 342, 656 A.2d 672, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 906, 657 A.2d 644 (1995). The defendant has failed to show, however, that a constitutional violation exists and that he was clearly deprived of a fair trial.

  2. Canada v. Gonzales

    448 F.3d 560 (2d Cir. 2006)   Cited 33 times
    Holding that assault on a police officer in violation of section 53a-167c of the Connecticut General Statutes is categorically a "crime of violence" for purposes of immigration law

    "The purpose of § 53a-167c(a) is to prevent and punish injurious behavior intended to interfere with public servants performing their duties." State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn.App. 338, 656 A.2d 672, 676 (1995) (emphasis added). On this score, it is important to note that Connecticut courts have held that assault of a peace officer under CGS § 53a-167c(a)(1) is the greater offense of interfering with a peace officer under CGS § 53a-167a(a), which prohibits "obstruct[ing], resist[ing], hinder[ing] or endanger[ing] any peace officer or fireman in the performance of his duties."

  3. State v. Dunbar

    657 A.2d 644 (Conn. 1995)

    Decided April 24, 1995 The defendant's petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 37 Conn. App. 338 (AC 13155), is denied. Louis S. Avitabile, special public defender, in support of the petition.

  4. State v. Kurzatkowski

    119 Conn. App. 556 (Conn. App. Ct. 2010)   Cited 7 times

    (Citation omitted.) State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn. App. 338, 342, 656 A.2d 672, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 906, 657 A.2d 644 (1995). The defendant has failed to show, however, that a constitutional violation clearly exists and that he was clearly deprived of a fair trial.

  5. State v. William C

    71 Conn. App. 47 (Conn. App. Ct. 2002)   Cited 16 times

    The trial court's failure to instruct the jury adequately as to the elements of a crime may result in a due process violation implicating the fairness of the trial. See State v. Anderson, 212 Conn. 31, 36, 561 A.2d 897 (1989); State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn. App. 338, 342, 656 A.2d 672, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 906, 657 A.2d 644 (1995). We will review the claim because the record is adequate and the claim is of constitutional magnitude.

  6. State v. Taylor

    63 Conn. App. 386 (Conn. App. Ct. 2001)   Cited 31 times
    Discussing Practice Book § 44-3 and its requirements concerning court's necessary inquiry as to whether criminal defendant has made knowing, voluntary, intelligent waiver of right to be represented by counsel

    "The purpose of § 53a-167c (a) is to prevent and punish injurious behavior intended to interfere with public servants' performing their duties." State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn. App. 338, 347, 656 A.2d 672, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 906, 657 A.2d 644 (1995). "The statute is intended to protect peace officers in the performance of their duty."

  7. State v. Burrus

    60 Conn. App. 369 (Conn. App. Ct. 2000)   Cited 6 times

    " (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn. App. 338, 341, 656 A.2d 672, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 906, 657 A.2d 644 (1995). In the present case, the record is adequate to review the defendant's claim.

  8. State v. Russell

    58 Conn. App. 275 (Conn. App. Ct. 2000)   Cited 9 times

    " (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Dunbar, 37 Conn. App. 338, 341, 656 A.2d 672, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 906, 657 A.2d 644 (1995). In the present case, the record is adequate to review the defendant's claim.