Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number Advocates Richard Emanuel, in support of the petition. Mitchell S. Brody, senior assistant state's attorney, in opposition. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. OPINION STATE of Connecticut v. Leon MERCER Richard Emanuel, in support of the petition. Mitchell S. Brody, senior assistant state's attorney, in opposition. The defendant's petition for certification to appeal from the Appellate Court, 191 Conn. App. 288, 214 A.3d 436 (2019), is denied.