Commonwealth v. a Juvenile (No. 2)

A young woman was killed in a hit-and-run automobile accident in Bridgewater. Three days after the accident, police, without a warrant, seized the a juvenile’s automobile, parked in the driveway of the juvenile’s home, as the automobile involved in the accident. Thereafter, the juvenile was found delinquent on charges of negligent motor vehicle homicide, and motor vehicle homicide while under the influence of alcohol.

Prior to trial, the juvenile filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained as a result of the seizure of his automobile. The motion was denied. On appeal, the juvenile argues, as…