Shurbaji v. Commonwealth

Opinion

FITZPATRICK, J.

Haitham Shurbaji (appellant) was convicted by a jury of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. On appeal, he argues that the trial judge erred by: (1) admitting into evidence, over his hearsay objection, utility bills addressed to him; (2) admitting into evidence the contents of his safety deposit box on the basis that it constituted evidence of other crimes; (3) allowing expert testimony on an ultimate issue of fact; and (4) finding the evidence sufficient to convict. Finding no reversible error, we affirm the conviction.

BACKGROUND

On December 11, 1990,…