State v. Edwards

Opinion

PELLEGRINO, J.

The defendant, Darel Edwards, appeals from the judgment of conviction, rendered after a jury trial, of assault in the first degree in violation of General Statutes § 53a-59 (a) (5), carrying a pistol or revolver without a permit in violation of General Statutes § 29-35 and criminal possession of a pistol or revolver in violation of General Statutes § 53a-217c (a) (1). On appeal, the defendant claims that the trial court improperly failed to grant his motion in limine to preclude the state from questioning a defense witness about that witness’ prior criminal conduct. We…