State v. Buie

Opinion

LAVINE, J.

In this appeal, we must determine whether the apparent authority doctrine, 1 which is an exception to the warrant requirement, is constitutional under the constitution of Connecticut. We conclude that the apparent authority doctrine does not offend the right of Connecticut citizens to be free from unreasonable searches, a right guaranteed by article first, § 7. 2

The defendant, Robert S. Buie, appeals from the judgment of conviction, rendered following a jury trial, of two counts of aiding and abetting aggravated sexual assault in the first degree in violation of General…