Commonwealth v. Collins

Brassajrd, Raymond J., J.

On June 15, 2009, a jury found the defendant Michael Collins (“Collins”) guilty of second degree murder in violation of G.L.c. 265, §2, armed assault with intent to murder in violation of G.L.c. 265, § 18(b), and possession of a firearm without a license in violation of G.L.c. 269, § 10(h). The matter is currently before the court on Collins’s motion for a new trial pursuant to Mass.R.Crim.P. 30(b). After a review of the motion, this court concludes that a number of claims asserted by Collins can be decided on the papers because no substantial issue was raised…