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Appeals court presses parties over whether assault conviction proves location of crime
Summary
The Massachusetts Appeals Court heard oral argument Wednesday over whether an assault conviction should stand when the trial record does not clearly show the alleged offense occurred in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court heard argument on whether an assault conviction should stand when the record does not clearly show the alleged offense occurred in Massachusetts. Defense counsel argued the Commonwealth failed to prove location, and that the issue was not raised at trial, while the prosecutor said the record contains sufficient circumstantial evidence to sustain the conviction.
Why it matters: If the appeals court finds the Commonwealth did not prove the offense occurred within the state's borders, the conviction could be reversed or remanded for further proceedings. The case also tests when…
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