STATE v. BRYAN

The petition by the state of Connecticut for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 126 Conn. App. 597 (AC 31654), is granted, limited to the following issue:

"Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the trial court's failure to give a defense of others instruction required reversal of the judgment of conviction?"

The Supreme Court docket number is SC 18776.

Sarah Hanna, assistant state's attorney, in support of the petition.

Glenn W. Falk, special public defender, in opposition.