Commonwealth v. St. Pierre

Following a jury-waived trial, the defendant was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation G. L. c. 90, § 24.2 On appeal, the defendant argues that the trial judge was biased, that testimony about the failure to complete a field sobriety test was inadmissible, and that the evidence was insufficient to support a conviction. We affirm.

Discussion. 1. Bias. The defendant contends that statements made by the judge when delivering the verdict demonstrate that the judge refused to consider impartially the defendant's exculpatory testimony.…