Commonwealth v. Williams

By Judge David s. Schell

This matter is before the court for ruling on a “Motion to Suppress Identification Testimony” filed by counsel for the defendant. A hearing was held on June 19, 2009. At that hearing, Detective Griffith testified as to circumstances of the photo identification. The arguments of counsel were considered by the Court. In addition, the briefs filed by the Commonwealth and the Defendant were considered by the Court. The matter was taken under advisement.

Discussion

A. Factual and Procedural Background

At the hearing, Detective Griffith testified that she met with the victim in…