STATE v. O'NEIL

The petition by the state of Connecticut for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 65 Conn. App. 145 (AC 19710), is granted, limited to the following issue:

"Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the evidence was insufficient as a matter of law to support a conviction for attempt to commit murder in violation of General Statutes §§ 53a-49 (a) and 53a-54a?"

The Supreme Court docket number is SC 16607.

Frederick W. Fawcett, supervisory assistant state's attorney, in support of the petition.

Neal Cone, assistant public defender, in opposition.