Legal Opinion

State v. Thorne, No. Mv98-0283001 (Aug. 16, 1999)

Connecticut Superior Court

Decided August 16, 1999No. MV98-0283001Unpublished

1Opinion of the Court

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION RE: DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS

On June 28, 1998, the defendant, Craig Thome, was arrested for violation of General Statutes § 14-227a and § 14-236. The defendant has moved for dismissal of these pending motor vehicle charges pursuant to Practice Book Section 41-8(5). He claims that the arresting officer lacked sufficient probable cause to stop the automobile he was operating at the time and place in question.1 The state counters that the arresting officer had a reasonable and articulable…

2Cases cited16 opinions

Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
State v. JanuszewskiSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1980
State v. LammeSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1990
State v. DukesSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1988
State v. CofieldSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1991

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