| Docket # | SJC-08795 |
| Date | January 5, 2007 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Ireland, Spina, Cowin, JJ.
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| Summary | Practice, Criminal, Instructions to jury, New trial, Assistance of counsel, Capital case. Intoxication. Homicide. Malice. Intent. Constitutional law, Assistance of counsel. |
| Appealed From | Berkshire Superior Court, Justice Constance M. Sweeney |
Counsel for Appellant
(Appearing) | Smith: Charles K. Stephenson |
Counsel for Appellee
(Appearing) | Commonwealth: David F. Capeless |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |
