WebSee Mass.R.Crim.P. 9(a)(1), 378 Mass. 859 (1979). "Whether or not indictments joined for trial should be severed is a matter within the sound discretion of the judge." Commonwealth v. Doyle, 5 Mass. App. Ct. 544, 547 (1977). Commonwealth v. Gallison, 383 Mass. 659, 671 (1981). The defendant has not shown that the judge abused his discretion. WebCommonwealth v. Delaney, 425 Mass. 587, 593-594 (1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1058 (1998), citing Commonwealth v. Gallison, 383 Mass. 659, 671 (1981). a. Offenses against Ann. There is no merit to Zemtsov's argument that the factual scenario of the case did not permit both defendants to be tried together for their alleged crimes against Ann ...
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WebGallison, 383 Mass. 659 (1981). In that case, we upheld a conviction of manslaughter, saying that a parent who "made no effort to obtain medical help, knowing that her child was gravely ill," could be found guilty of wanton or reckless involuntary manslaughter for her child's death caused by her omission to meet her "duty to provide for the ... WebGallison, 383 Mass. 659 (1981). There, the defendant challenged the joinder of indictments for manslaughter of her daughter and assault and battery on her son. There, the … the number 100 cookie cutter
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WebGallison, 383 Mass. at 671-672; Commonwealth v. Mahar, 21 Mass. App. Ct. 307 , 316-318 (1985), and cases therein collected. 2. While the defendant was in custody in lieu of bail, the Commonwealth obtained a court order requiring the defendant to provide exemplars of his saliva, hair, and blood. WebCommonwealth v. Gallison, 383 Mass. 659 , 672-673 (1981). Commonwealth v. King, 387 Mass. at 470. The evidence at trial on this subject was abundant, and its admission was prejudicial, requiring a new trial. WebCommonwealth v. Gallison, 383 Mass. 659, 672-673 (1981). The evidence corroborated the victim's testimony and rendered it not improbable that the acts charged might have occurred. Commonwealth v. Piccerillo, 256 Mass. 487, 489 (1926). Since this evidence had probative value, it was for the judge to determine whether its probative value ... the number 103 is equal to