Commonwealth v. Copeland

In this consolidated appeal, the defendant, William Copeland, appeals from his conviction following a jury trial on two indictments for negligently or recklessly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and causing serious bodily injury, G. L. c. 90, § 24L, and two indictments for assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, G. L. c. 265, § 15A ; and from the denial of his motion for new trial. We affirm.

1. Ineffective assistance of counsel. To show ineffective assistance of counsel, the defendant "must demonstrate that (1) defense counsel's conduct…