Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number Advocates Alexandra R. Georgieva, assigned counsel, in support of the petition. Sarah Hanna, assistant state's attorney, in opposition. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. OPINION STATE of Connecticut v. Mel The defendant's petition for certification to appeal from the Appellate Court, 127 Conn.App. 377, 13 A.3d 1138 (2011), is denied on the merits. ROBINSON, C.J., did not participate in the consideration of or decision on this petition.