STATE v. HELMEDACH

The defendant's petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 125 Conn. App. 125 (AC 31420), is granted, limited to the following issue:

"Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the trial court had correctly charged the jury on the duress defense pursuant to General Statutes § 53a-14?"

The Supreme Court docket number is SC 18744.

Lauren Weisfeld, senior assistant public defender, in support of the petition.

Robert J. Scheinblum, senior assistant state's attorney, in opposition.