State v. Iassogna

Opinion

SCHALLER, J.

The defendant, Timothy Iassogna, appeals from the judgment of conviction, rendered after a jury trial, of perjury in violation of General Statutes § 53a-156 (a). On appeal, the defendant claims that (1) there was insufficient evidence to sustain his conviction and (2) the court improperly instructed the jury. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

The genesis of the perjury charge against the defendant occurred on December 29, 2000. On that day, three individuals, the defendant, Carl Alexander and Burley Whitten,1 forced their way into the home of Margaret Morrison at…