Commonwealth v. Thompson

Opinion by

Me. Justice Robeets,

In this appeal, appellant Ervin Thompson asserts, inter alia, that he was denied the fundamentals of due process at his nonjury trial because he was foreclosed from presenting evidence on his behalf. Our examination of the record reveals appellant’s trial fell below requisite minimum standards of due process, and accordingly a new trial is ordered.

The circumstances surrounding appellant’s conviction are as follows. Thompson was indicted on charges of carrying a concealed deadly weapon and larceny of a motor vehicle. He pleaded not guilty on the larceny bill, and…