Legal Opinion
State v. Burns
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided February 6, 1996No. 15294PublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, C. J.
The sole issue in this certified appeal is whether General Statutes § 14-227a (h) (3),1 which imposes enhanced penalties on a third time violator of the laws against the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, is triggered by the occurrence of a third violation within *20five years of a prior conviction, or by the occurrence of a third conviction within that five year period. The defendant, Charles J. Bums, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drags in violation of General Statutes § 14-227a…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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3Cited by59 opinions
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