Summary
In State v. Joyce, 225 Conn. 911, 623 A.2d 1021 (1993), we certified the following issue: "In the circumstances of this case, were the police, while lawfully in custodial possession of the defendant's clothing, required by either the federal or state constitution to obtain a warrant before transferring the clothing to a state laboratory and subjecting it to chemical analysis?"
Summary of this case from State v. GilbertOpinion
(14708)
Decided March 4, 1993
The defendant's petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 30 Conn. App. 164 (AC 9896), is granted, limited to the following issue:
"In the circumstances of this case, were the police, while lawfully in custodial possession of the defendant's clothing, required by either the federal or state constitution to obtain a warrant before transferring the clothing to a state laboratory and subjecting it to chemical analysis?"
John R. Williams, in support of the petition.
James A. Killen, assistant state's attorney, in opposition.