Commonwealth v. Balboni

In these appeals from convictions of malicious burning of property, G. L. c. 266, § 5, and malicious destruction of property over $250, G. L. c. 266, § 127, the defendants, Samuel Doxsey and Scott Balboni, argue that (1) their motions to suppress documentary evidence obtained from third parties should have been allowed; (2) their motions to strike certain witness testimony were erroneously denied; and (3) the evidence of wilful and malicious burning was insufficient. 2 We affirm.

1. Background. We recite the evidence in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth. Additional details will be…