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STATE v. BURNS

(15294)

236 Conn. 18 (1996)

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CHARLES J. BURNS

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decision released February 6, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James A. Killen, assistant state's attorney, with whom, on the brief, were James E. Thomas, state's attorney, and Alfred Baldwin, assistant state's attorney, for the appellant (state).

Donald D. Dakers, special public defender, with whom, on the brief, was David B. Bachman, special public defender, for the appellee (defendant).

Peters, C. J., and Borden, Norcott, Katz and Palmer, JS.

PETERS, C. J.

The sole issue in this certified appeal is whether General Statutes § 14-227a (h) (3),1 which imposes enhanced penalties on a third time violator of the laws against the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, is triggered by the occurrence of a third violation within five years of a prior conviction, or by the occurrence...

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