Commonwealth v. Viriyahiranpaiboon

Somnuk Viriyahiranpaiboon was convicted of murder in the first degree, armed assault with intent to murder, and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. He appeals from his convictions, alleging errors of law and in addition, seeking relief pursuant to G. L. c. 278, § 33E (1990 ed.), on our review of his murder conviction. Since we find no error and see no reason to grant relief under § 33E, we affirm the judgments.

The jury could have found the following facts. On the night of April 23, 1989, at approximately 11 p.m., the male victim was waiting in his automobile for his wife…