State v. Ovechka

Opinion

HENNESSY, J.

The defendant, Paul Ovechka, appeals from the judgment of conviction, rendered after a jury trial, of assault in the second degree in violation of General Statutes § 53a-60 (a) (2).1 On appeal, the defendant claims that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict because the state did not prove that *681he used a dangerous instrument. We agree with the defendant and, therefore, reverse the judgment of conviction and remand the matter with direction to render judgment of not guilty.2

The following facts and procedural history are necessary for the resolution of the…