Commonwealth v. Desmond

The defendant, Joshua L. Desmond, pleaded guilty in the District Court to one count of assault by means of a dangerous weapon, in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 15B (b ), and one count of assault and battery, in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 13A (a ). The sentencing judge sentenced the defendant to thirty-five days time served while held awaiting trial in the house of correction for the assault by means of a dangerous weapon charge, and one year of administrative probation on the assault and battery charge. The conditions of probation required the defendant to remain drug and alcohol free.…