Case Summary:
Melvin Jones appeals his conviction on murder charges. Jones contends the trial court erred in allowing evidence of prior convictions to be introduced at his trial for the murder charge. Jones served as his own counsel and had filed motions to suppress the evidence.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The trial court denied Jones' motion, and a jury found him guilty. Jones now appeals the ruling of the trial court on his motions.
Outcome:
Jones wins. The Supreme Court of Connecticut reversed the decision of the lower jurisdiction and remanded the case for additional action.