Clarke v. Comissioner of Correction

Supreme Court of Connecticut November 20, 1996

Clarke v. Comissioner of Correction, 239 Conn. 945 (Conn. 1996)

686 A.2d 120

Opinion of the Court

The petitioner Winston Clarke’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 43 Conn. App. 374 (AC 14760), is granted, limited to the following issue:

“Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that a habeas corpus petitioner alleging his innocence must show that his claim of innocence is sustained by newly discovered evidence?”

*946Decided November 20, 1996 James A. Shanley, Jr., special public defender, in support of the petition. Rita M. Shair, assistant state’s attorney, in opposition.

Reference

Full Case Name: WINSTON CLARKE v. COMISSIONER OF CORRECTION
Cited By: 2 cases
Status: Published