State of Connecticut v. Dereck Thomas

Summary

The court held that double jeopardy did not attach when the trial court conditionally accepted the defendant’s guilty plea before sentencing, subject to a presentence investigation and the victim’s statement. Because the plea had not resulted in a final judgment, the court could vacate it after receiving new information and place the case on the trial list without violating double jeopardy. The court therefore affirmed the denial of the defendant’s motion to dismiss.