Decided October 27, 1998
The defendant's petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 49 Conn. App. 738 (AC 16941), is denied.
John E. Doran, special public defender, in support of the petition.
Peter A. McShane, assistant state's attorney, in opposition.
Full title:STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOHNNY JOE MARTINEZ
Court:Supreme Court of Connecticut
Date published: Oct 27, 1998
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