Commonwealth v. Phillips

In this consolidated appeal, the Commonwealth contends that the District Court judge abused his discretion in dismissing the charges against the defendant, Brandon C. Phillips. The defendant appeals from an order of the single justice granting the Commonwealth's request for leave to file a late notice of appeal and from the denial of his motion for reconsideration. We affirm the orders of the single justice, and vacate the order of the District Court dismissing the charges.

Background. On January 23, 2017, a judge of the District Court dismissed, without prejudice, charges of use of a motor…