| Docket # | SJC-09174 |
| Date | September 7, 2007 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Greaney, Cowin, Cordy, Botsford, JJ.
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| Summary | Accessory and principal. Practice, Criminal, Agreement between prosecutor and witness, Argument by prosecutor, New trial, Assistance of counsel, Judicial discretion, Capital case, Confrontation of witnesses. Constitutional law, Confrontation of witnesses, Assistance of counsel. Evidence, Prior misconduct, Motive. |
| Appealed From | Hampden Superior Court, Justice Constance M. Sweeney |
Counsel for Appellant (Appearing) | Rebello: Leslie W. O'Brien |
Counsel for Appellee (Appearing) | Commonwealth: Jane Davidson Montori |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |