State v. Suarez

The defendant appeals from her conviction rendered after a jury trial, of assault in the second degree, in violation of General Statutes § 53a-60 (a) (2). The defendant raises several claims including that the trial court improperly permitted testimony concerning statements she had made and improperly allowed testimony that impeached her credibility. She also raises *707issues concerning court instructions and closing arguments of the state. We affirm the decision of the trial court.1

The jury heard conflicting testimony concerning a fight in the women’s bathroom of the Speakeasy Cafe. The two…