State v. Perry

OPINION

BOURCIER, Justice.

Following his conviction by a Superior Court jury on one count of first-degree murder, and following entry of final judgment of conviction, Joseph Perry (the defendant) appeals to this Court seeking reversal of his conviction and a new trial. 1

In support of his appeal, the defendant asserts that the trial justice inappropriately instructed the jury on the elements of second-degree murder, guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and the mid-trial absence of his co-defendant, David Perry (David). 2 Because the facts in this case are not necessary for our decision, we do not…