State of Connecticut v. Richard A. Houghtaling

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of suppression and held that the defendant failed to establish a reasonable expectation of privacy in a residence he owned but had leased to another person. Ownership, limited mail and property at the residence, and unspecified assistance with an illegal grow operation did not show an intent to preserve the property as private. The court also held that the police had reasonable suspicion to detain the defendant and probable cause to arrest him. The court did not reach the certified question concerning whether the subsequent police actions were fruits of an illegal search because it upheld the search standing ruling.