Commonwealth v. Beaulieu

The defendant, Russell J. Beaulieu, appeals from his convictions of (1) operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, fourth offense, see G. L. c. 90, § 24 (hereinafter count one); and (2) operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, while his license was suspended for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, see G. L. c. 90, § 23 (hereinafter count two). On appeal, the defendant claims that the judge erred by (1) denying his motion to bifurcate the trial of count two, (2) allowing in evidence…