Commonwealth v. Sena

In 1997, the defendant pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, G. L. c. 94C, § 32. Nearly two decades later, he filed a second motion for new trial, which was denied. He now appeals.2 He first argues that the plea judge erred in accepting his plea because he did not admit to facts sufficient to establish each element of the offense, and that the motion judge thus erred in denying his motion for new trial. See Commonwealth v. Del Verde, 398 Mass. 288, 297 (1986). The defendant provides no support for the factual narrative that he alleges gave rise to his…