Commonwealth v. Monson

The defendant was found guilty by a jury of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (G. L. c. 94C, § 32A[c]), possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in a school zone (G. L. c. 94C, § 32J), and, after a bench trial, of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, second offense (G. L. c. 94C, § 32AM).

*868On appeal, the defendant claims error in the judge’s denial of her motion for a required finding of not guilty and in the prosecutor’s closing argument. She also claims that her counsel was ineffective in failing to request an instruction on the lesser included offense of…