Sabree v. Commonwealth

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A petitioner seeking relief under G. L. c. 211, § 3, bears the burden of demonstrating the absence of "other routes by which [he] may adequately seek relief." Sabree v. Commonwealth , 432 Mass. at 1003 , 732 N.E.2d 275 . A petitioner must also create a record to substantiate his allegations. Id . at 1004, 732 N.E.2d 275 . Sabree failed in both respects. The single justice therefore correctly denied the petition. See Commonwealth v. Samuels , 456 Mass. 1025 , 1027 n.1, 926 N.E.2d 1141 (2010).

Also known as Gary Mitchell. See Sabree v. Commonwealth , 432 Mass. 1003 , 1003 n.1, 732 N.E.2d…