Commonwealth v. Pierson

The defendant, James W. Pierson, Jr., appeals his convictions of possession with an intent to distribute a class B substance, in violation of G. L. c. 94C, § 32A(a ), and a school zone violation, see G. L. c. 94C, § 32J. On appeal, the defendant maintains that: (1) the evidence was insufficient to show that the offenses charged took place within a school zone; (2) the Commonwealth's witnesses impermissibly testified that the defendant was under "surveillance" and subject to a narcotics-related investigation; (3) the Commonwealth's expert invaded the jury's role by speaking directly to the…