Commonwealth v. Ford

At the close of the Commonwealth’s case, the defendant moved for a required finding of not guilty. The trial judge allowed the motion to the extent that the charge was based on the theory that the defendant carried a dangerous weapon in breach of the peace, but denied it to the extent that it rested on the theory that the defendant carried a dangerous weapon “when arrested upon a warrant.” Ibid. The defendant now argues that the evidence presented does not support that theory of the crime.

Nicholas G. Maclnnis for the defendant. Kathryn E. Leary, Special Assistant District Attorney, for the…