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State v. Rodriguez

Citations: 896 A.2d 102; 277 Conn. 930; 2006 Conn. LEXIS 129Docket: SC 17637

Court: Supreme Court of Connecticut; March 31, 2006; Connecticut; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Connecticut granted Carlos Rodriguez, Sr.'s petition for certification to appeal from the Appellate Court's decision, specifically focusing on whether the Appellate Court correctly upheld the trial court's denial of defense counsel's motion to withdraw. The case citation is 896 A.2d 102 (2006) and it was decided on March 31, 2006. The special public defender, Charles F. Willson, supported the petition, while Erik T. Lohr, the deputy assistant state's attorney, opposed it. The relevant Appellate Court decision is recorded as 93 Conn.App. 739, 890 A.2d 591 (2006). The Supreme Court's docket number for this case is SC 17637.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review Process

Application: The case demonstrates the process of appellate review, where the Supreme Court examines decisions made by lower courts to ensure legal correctness and fairness.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Connecticut granted Carlos Rodriguez, Sr.'s petition for certification to appeal from the Appellate Court's decision.

Motion to Withdraw by Defense Counsel

Application: The Supreme Court of Connecticut reviewed whether the Appellate Court appropriately affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defense counsel's motion to withdraw from representing the defendant.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Connecticut granted Carlos Rodriguez, Sr.'s petition for certification to appeal from the Appellate Court's decision, specifically focusing on whether the Appellate Court correctly upheld the trial court's denial of defense counsel's motion to withdraw.