Legal Opinion
Commonwealth v. Jimenez
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided December 12, 2002PublishedCited by 151 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCordy, J.
The defendant was convicted of trafficking in cocaine and heroin in amounts exceeding 200 grams, and of possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute in a school zone. G. L. c. 94C, §§ 32E (b) (4), (c) (4), and 32J. *214Prior to trial, he moved to suppress drugs and drug paraphernalia seized from an apartment pursuant to a search warrant containing a provision permitting the police to enter and search the apartment without first knocking, announcing their presence, and stating their purpose (the “no-knock provision”). The motion was denied and the evidence introduced at his…
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