Commonwealth v. Mathis

After a jury trial in the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court Department, the defendant was found guilty of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, *367G. L. c. 94C, § 32A; and committing the offense within a school zone, G. L. c. 94C, § 32J. The defendant asserts error in the denial of his motion to suppress evidence central to his convictions. Specifically, the defendant contends that the arresting officers (i) conducted an unlawful seizure in violation of his rights under art. 14 of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights, and (ii) subjected him to custodial…