Commonwealth v. Shanoski

The defendant, Glenn Shanoski, appeals from his Superior Court convictions of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, fifth offense, G. L. c. 90, § 24(1)(a )(1), and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, G. L. c. 90, § 24(2)(a ). Concluding that the Commonwealth established that the defendant was represented by counsel during the proceedings resulting in his prior convictions and presented sufficient evidence of the defendant's identity, we affirm.

1. Representation by counsel. Convictions that were obtained in violation of the right to counsel may not be used as predicates for…