Commonwealth v. Jones

Pursuant to G. L. c. 278, §§ 33A-33G, the defendant appeals from a conviction for carrying a firearm in violation of G. L. c. 269, § 10 (a). There was no evidence to show that the defendant did not have a license to carry a firearm, and the defendant argues that there was error in the denial of his motion for a directed verdict and in the instructions to the jury on the subject of licensing. We hold that G. L. c. 278, § 7, 1 establishing a presumption that the defendant, until he proves a license, is not so authorized, is constitutional. We further hold that the instructions, taken as a…