Commonwealth v. Blinn

The defendant, Brian P. Blinn, appeals from a judgment of conviction by a jury of six in the Salem Division of the District Court. The defendant was found guilty of violating G. L. c. 140, § 27 (1984 ed.), 1 for refusing to produce a motel register when requested to do so by a State trooper. The defendant now argues that G. L. c. 140, § 27 (1984 ed.), violates the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and art. 14 of the Declaration of Rights of the Massachusetts Constitution. 2 We allowed the defendant’s petition for direct appellate review. We disagree and affirm the conviction.

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