Legal Opinion
Commonwealth v. Brillante
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided February 5, 1987PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAbrams, J.
After a trial by jury, the defendant, Phillip A. Brillante, was convicted of possession with intent to utter ten or more counterfeit notes, G. L. c. 267, § 9 (1984 ed.). Execution of the sentence was stayed pending appeal. On appeal, the defendant argues that the judge erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence and that the defendant’s statements to the police were not voluntary. We granted the defendant’s application for direct appellate review. We affirm.
1. Motion to suppress. The defendant challenges the admission of the contents of a tote bag found inside his automobile which…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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3Cited by39 opinions
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