Commonwealth v. Kuzia

A jury convicted the defendant, Craig Kuzia, Jr., of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, G. L. c. 265, § 15A(b ). The defendant appeals, asserting that the trial judge should have granted his motions for a required finding of not guilty because on this evidence the Commonwealth failed to disprove the defenses of necessity and self-defense.2 We disagree and affirm.

In reviewing the denial of a motion for a required finding of not guilty, we "consider and determine whether the evidence, in its light most favorable to the Commonwealth, notwithstanding the contrary evidence…