State v. Rabellizsa

NAKAYAMA, Justice.

Defendant-appellant Gary Rabellizsa (Appellant) was found guilty of murder in the second degree and appeals from the judgment of the circuit court. On appeal, Appellant contends that the circuit court erred by: (1) precluding Appellant from introducing evidence that a third person had a motive to kill the victim; and (2) denying Appellant’s motion for judgment of acquittal. For the reasons set forth below, we disagree and affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

On July 16, 1992, Joe Gouveia went to the victim’s home to socialize and drink a few beers. At one point during the evening, the victim…