Commonwealth v. Laro

This appeal presents the question whether the Commonwealth’s evidence was sufficient to sustain the defendant’s conviction for distribution of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school zone. Specifically, the defendant challenges whether there was sufficient evidence that the school in question was covered by G. L. c. 94C, § 32J. We affirm.

The defendant was charged with distribution of cocaine in violation of G. L. c. 94C, § 32A, possession of marijuana in violation of G. L. c. 94C, § 32C, and committing a drug offense within 1,000 feet of a school zone in violation of G. L. c.…