State v. Cornelius

I concur with the result reached by the majority but respectfully disagree with its analysis of the claim by the defendant, Vincent V. Cornelius. I disagree that the claim is reviewable under State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233, 239-40, 567 A.2d 823 (1989).

The majority opinion accurately states that the defendant, in his principal brief, affirmatively requests review of his unpreserved claim under the Golding doctrine. Also, the majority opinion accurately states that, invoking such level of review, the defendant couches his claim in constitutional terms. The defendant does not challenge the…