Commonwealth v. Arias

After a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of larceny over $250 in violation of G. L. c. 266, § 30; assault by means of a dangerous weapon in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 15B(6); reckless operation of a motor vehicle in violation of G. L. c. 90, § 24(2)(o); and failure to stop for a police officer in violation of G. L. c. 90, § 25. On appeal, the defendant claims that the absence of a special verdict slip for the charge of assault by means of a dangerous weapon created a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice; that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction of…