Source: http://schoenhorn.com/blog/appeals/
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 22:44:46+00:00

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Attorney Schoenhorn has maintained a large appellate practice for over 35 years, and is admitted to several state and federal appellate courts.
Successful appeals handled by our office include constitutional challenges to municipal youth curfew ordinances, establishing the right to protest and resist police misconduct, overturning a law that prevented judges from setting bail during appeals, restricting police ability to disrupt familial ties as an investigative tactic, limiting police ability to seize firearms from innocent civilians, challenging prosecutors’ efforts to enforce probation conditions after probation ends, defining the constitutional right to probable cause hearings for defendants accused of serious offenses, establishing the right to obtain evidence favorable to the defense prior to probable cause hearings, establishing procedures for inquiries into jury racial bias, and successfully challenging warrants issued without probable cause. Attorney Schoenhorn has also written friend-of-the-court briefs for the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
897 F.2d 97 (USCA -2d Cir.) USA v. 15 Black Ledge Dr.
999 F.2d 666 (USCA -2d Cir.) Bieluch v. Sullivan – Court Held that Commissioner of Public Safety violated the First Amendment rights of a state trooper by transferring him because he expressed a political opinion about his town’s finances.
991 F.2d 1039 (USCA -2d Cir.) West Hartford v. Operation Rescue – Action on behalf of OBGYN facility against antiabortion protesters who broke into clinic.
305 F.3d 130 (USCA -2d Cir.) Patel v. Searles – Court held that police detectives violated plaintiff’s constitutional rights to familial association by falsely telling his parents that he was a murder suspect.
353 F.3d 171 (USCA -2d Cir.) Ramos v. Town of Vernon – Nighttime youth curfew ordinance declared unconstitutional because it infringed on both juvenile’s and parent’s rights to equal protection.
496 F.3d 139 (USCA -2d Cir.) Walczyk v. Rio – Court found lack of probable cause to search home for firearms collection since adult son who was subject of investigation had moved out over seven years before.
527 F.3d 41 (USCA -2d Cir.) Doninger v. Niehoff – Questions regarding First Amendment rights of students to make insulting and critical comments about school superintendent from home computer.
536 Fed.Appx. 62 (USCA -2d Cir.) Sanseverino v. Chrostowski – Civil Rights case: Court held that the use of false and unsubstantiated tip about drugs rendered search warrant invalid under Fourth Amendment.
770F.3d 224 (USCA -2d Cir.) Harris v. O’Hare – Civil Rights case: Warrantless entry into family’s fenced yard to follow up on a tip about hidden guns resulted in killing of a pet St. Bernard constituted a violation of the Fourth Amendment and directs judgment for plaintiffs.
474 A.2d 760 192 Conn. 671 State v. Sanabria – Challenge to State Law: The court held the legislature exceeded its authority by delaying implementation legislation for an amendment creating the right to a probable cause hearing instead of a grand jury.
604 A.2d 822 27 Conn.App. 49 Adalberto S., In re – Criminal Law: Juvenile was found guilty of interfering with police because he struggled with officers during an arrest. Court held that trial court’s refusal to allow evidence of child’s injuries to raise the defense of justification because of a beating he received at the hands of the police deprived him of his right to present a defense.
637 A.2d 783 228 Conn. 574 Woronecki v. Trappe – Trial court’s mistaken finding on violation of Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) required remand to consider award of attorney fees.
649 A.2d 534 231 Conn. 308 Halpern v. Board of Educ.
686 A.2d 530 44 Conn.App. 47 Rivera v. Allstate Ins. Co.
706 A.2d 1011 45 Conn. Supp. 171 Halpern v. Bristol Bd. of Ed.
702 A.2d 895 47 Conn.App. 68 State v. Jason B.
703 A.2d 1144 243 Conn. 435 Halpern v. Bristol Bd. of Ed.
729 A.2d 760 248 Conn. 543 State v. Jason B.
742 A.2d 359 251 Conn. 919 State v. Casanova – Criminal and Civil Rights: Court held that prohibition on cross-examination of officer and conduct when entering home violated defendant’s right to cross-examination and right to present a defense.
742 A.2d 821 56 Conn.App. 347 Beizer v. Dept. of Labor – Employment Law: Court affirmed the Department of Labor’s finding that employer improperly discharged employee as retaliation because he assisted a fellow employee file for unemployment compensation benefits.
779 A.2d 924 258 Conn. 425 State v. Welwood – Criminal Law: Court held that trial court had no jurisdiction to entertain the state’s motion for a criminal contempt proceeding that was based on alleged violation of conditions of probation that occurred after the expiration of probation.
811 A.2d 667 261 Conn. 492 State v. McCahill – The court held that statute which prohibits a trial court from releasing on bail any person who has been convicted of an offense involving the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force violated the constitutional separation of powers.
818 A.2d 868 76 Conn. App. 169 State v. Walczyk – Criminal Law: The court held that search warrant affidavit failed to establish probable cause that defendant committed the offense of threatening or that the firearms sought to be seized were connected with any criminal activity.
828 A.2d 1235 265 Conn. 437 State v. McCahill – Criminal Law: Court held that clerk’s misfiling of defendant’s motion for speedy trial did not constitute “good cause” for State’s failure to commence trial within thirty days of defendant’s motion for speedy trial, requires dismissal of charges.
866 A.2d 541 272 Conn. App. 674 In re: Dan Ross – Father unsuccessfully tried to stop his son, previously convicted of capital murder, from withdrawing his appeal so he could be executed.
908 A.2d 573 98 Conn. App. 111 State v. Fanning – Criminal Law: The court held that that while defendant was not entitled to dismissal, the mere new arrest was not sufficient basis to terminate accelerated rehabilitation program on original charges.
935 A.2d 103 284 Conn. 459 Gallo v. Barile – Court held that statements made to police officers in connection with a criminal investigation are not absolutely privileged allowing a trial to proceed based on false statements.
41 A.3d 1013 304 Conn. 679 Patino v. Birken Mfg. Co. – In a case of first impression, the court held that the employer failed to take reasonable steps to prevent an employee from being subjected to hostile work environment because of his sexual orientation.
64 A.3d 359 142 Conn.App. 135 Creative Masonry and Chimney, LLC v. Johnson – Contract Law: Contractor brought action against homeowner alleging breach of contract, fraud, and violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) stemming from homeowner’s refusal to pay for renovation work on chimney and fireplace. Court affirmed trial court’s verdict in favor of the plaintiff on all counts.
84 A.3d 9 147 Conn.App. 523 State v. Daniel G.
110 A.3d 442 155 Conn.App. 322 State v. Giovanni P.
122 A.3d 1247 318 Conn. 569 In re Shane M.
140 A.3d 979 165 Conn.App. 209 Rogan v. Rungee – Malicious Prosecution: In litigation between neighbors, female neighbor filed counterclaims against male neighbor for abuse of process, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and vexatious litigation. Court affirmed trial court judgement in favor of plaintiff and an award of damages.

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