State v. Bergeron

WAHL, Justice.

Joseph John Bergeron appeals his conviction for murder in the first degree in violation of Minnesota Statutes § 609.185(3) (1988), intentional murder while committing or attempting to commit a burglary. The conviction arose from the stabbing death of Thomas Berger. After a jury trial, defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment. Before this court he argues that the trial court erred in admitting a so-called dying declaration, that there was insufficient evidence to show that he committed a burglary or that he acted with intent to kill, and that the trial court erred in…