Drayton v. Commonwealth

The petitioner, Joseph E. Drayton, appeals from a judgment of a single *1029justice of this court denying relief, pursuant to G. L. c. 211, § 3. Drayton sought an order requiring the Commonwealth to provide him with a free trial transcript or, if that could not be accomplished, then an order reversing and vacating his sentences and dismissing the indictments. We affirm.

Drayton was tried in 1977 on indictments charging armed assault in a dwelling with intent to commit a felony, in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 18A; armed robbery, in violation of G. L. c. 265, § 17; armed assault with intent to…