Legal Opinion
State v. Floyd
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided January 8, 1991No. 13914; 13915; 13916PublishedCited by 62 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, C. J.
These consolidated appeals concern the constitutionality of General Statutes § 53a-167b,1 which makes it a class A misdemeanor for any person to refuse to assist a peace officer or fireman authorized to command assistance in the execution of his duties. The three defendants, Gregory Floyd, Kenneth Wright and John Paradis, were charged under this statute when they failed to assist a Southington police officer who had sought their aid in subduing and arresting a fellow employee at their place of employment. The trial court granted the defendants’ motions to dismiss on the ground that the…
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