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State v. Townsend

Citations

  • 206 Conn. 621
  • 539 A.2d 114
  • 1988 Conn. LEXIS 30

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  • harmless error analysis applied to overinclusive instruction on larceny statute, and error held harmless because no prejudice to defendant
  • ‘‘the trial court’s minor deviation from the literal wording of § 54-84 (b)’’ was error, but error was harmless because instruction conveyed ‘‘the substan- tive meaning’’ of statute
  • ‘‘the trial court’s minor deviation from the literal wording of Page 34 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL October 19, 2021 736 OCTOBER, 2021 338 Conn. 705 State v. Michael T. defendant’s request for an alternative instruction under § 54-84 (b

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