Commonwealth v. Cantelli

A jury convicted the defendant, Peter Cantelli, of possession of an infernal machine (explosive device), G. L. c. 266, § 102A,1 and two counts of improper storage of a firearm, G. L. c. 140, § 131L(a), (b), and acquitted the defendant of two counts of improper storage of a firearm.2 On appeal, the defendant argues that (1) the motion judge erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained when the police entered his apartment; (2) the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions; (3) the element of “control” in the improper storage statute, as applied in these circumstances,…