People v. Jackson

Following a jury trial, defendant, Terry Jackson, a/k/a Cornell Weathers, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. Jackson admitted that he performed the acts which caused the death of the deceased, Milton Collins. However, Jackson claimed that he took those actions in self-defense out of fear of Collins.

On appeal, Jackson argues that the court erred in precluding evidence regarding Collins’ past acts of violence and prior convictions and in admitting a 911 tape. Jackson also contends that numerous comments made during the prosecutor’s closing argument…