Commonwealth v. Rodriguez

A jury convicted the defendant of distribution of *315“crack” cocaine, distribution within a public park, and possession of crack cocaine. On appeal, the defendant argues that several errors warrant reversal of his convictions. We focus only on the contentions that (1) the motion judge erred in denying the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence, and (2) the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions of distribution.1 For the reasons that follow, we reverse the defendant’s convictions.

1. The motion to suppress. Prior to trial, the defendant moved to suppress the drugs, money, and other…