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STATE v. WRIGHT

(11087), (11088)

197 Conn. 588 (1985)

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ARTHUR LEE WRIGHT

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decision released November 12, 1985.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lauren M. Weisfeld, special public defender, for the appellant (defendant).

John A. Connelly, state's attorney, with whom, on the brief, was Maureen Norris, legal intern, for the appellee (state).

PETERS, C. J., HEALEY, SHEA, DANNEHY and SANTANIELLO, JS.

PETERS, C. J.

This case principally presents statutory and constitutional arguments arising out of the overlapping scope of two crimes, escape from custody; General Statutes § 53a-171;1 and kidnapping in the first degree. General Statutes § 53a-92 (a) (2) (B).2 After a jury trial, the defendant, Arthur Lee Wright, was convicted of both crimes. He appeals from those judgments.

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