Melina v. People

Introduction

In this appeal we review the unpublished court of appeals decision, People v. Melina, No. 03CA0391, 2005 WL 729537 (Colo.App. Mar.31, 2005), which affirmed Defendant Gregory Melina, Jr.’s conviction for solicitation to commit first degree murder. At trial, the People argued that Melina solicited another person to kill a man whose cooperation with police led to the filing of serious criminal charges against Melina’s brother. The People presented evidence that Melina spoke with several people, known and unknown, regarding the solicitation. Melina argues that his conviction must be…