Commonwealth v. LaPerle

Following a jury-waived trial, the defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. G. L. c. 94C, § 32A(a). He appeals on the ground that the evidence against him, together with the inferences that could reasonably be drawn therefrom, was insufficient to permit the fact finder to infer the existence of the essential elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Commonwealth v. Latimore, 378 Mass. 671, 676-677 (1979). We review the evidence to ascertain whether the Commonwealth satisfied its burden of proof as to each element of the crime, that is, that LaPerle…