Commonwealth v. Kinney

The defendant appeals from convictions on six indictments, each charging unlawful possession of a controlled substance: two for heroin, two for cocaine; one for procaine and one for heroin with intent to distribute. The defendant was acquitted on a further indictment charging unlawful possession of a controlled substance (heroin) with intent to distribute. Verdicts were returned on January 10, 1978, but, as the defendant by that time had fled the jurisdiction, sentencing did not take place until February 27, 1980. The defendant has raised seven distinct issues. There was no error.

1. Having…