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Argued January 13, 1982.
Decision released March 30, 1982.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Suzanne Zitser, assistant public defender, with whom, on the brief, were Jerrold H. Barnett, public defender, and Bruce A. Sturman, assistant public defender, for the appellant (defendant).
Roland D. Fasano, assistant state's attorney, with whom, on the brief, was Arnold Markle, state's attorney, for the appellee (state).
SPEZIALE, C. J., HEALEY, PARSKEY, ARMENTANO and SHEA, JS.
Supreme Court of Connecticut.
PARSKEY, J.
This appeal1 challenges the trial court's instructions to the jury in two respects. First, it is claimed that the instructions on intent were constitutionally inadequate. Second, it is asserted that the instruction pertaining to the factors to be considered by the jury in weighing the defendant's credibility as a witness was constitutionally prejudicial. Because the defendant filed...
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