Commonwealth v. Siano

The defendant was convicted of trafficking in cocaine (G. L. c. 94C, § 32E[h][2]), and doing so within 1,000 feet of a school (G. L. c. 94C, § 32J). On appeal he raises two evidentiary points and a suppression of evidence issue.

During the execution of a search warrant at the defendant’s house, Officer Philip Tarpey recovered certain “personal papers” from the defendant’s bureau drawer. When they were offered in evidence, the defendant made a general objection on the ground that the documents were not relevant. At a sidebar conference, the judge indicated (a) the objection would be sustained…