Commonwealth v. Zinov

After a jury trial in the Superior Court, the defendant, Ilya Zinov, was convicted of armed assault with intent to murder, G. L. c. 265, § 18(b ), aggravated assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, G. L. c. 265, § 15A(c )(i), carrying a firearm without a license, G. L. c. 269, § 10(a ), and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony, G. L. c. 265, § 18B. After a jury-waived trial, he was also convicted under the armed career criminal statute, G. L. c. 269, § 10G(a ). He filed a timely notice of appeal.2 For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

Background. On the…