Commonwealth v. Rodriguez

The defendant, Isaias Rodriguez, appeals from the order denying his sixth motion for a new trial. We affirm.

Discussion. "We review the denial of a motion for new trial 'only to determine whether there has been a significant error of law or other abuse of discretion.' " Commonwealth v. Indrisano, 87 Mass. App. Ct. 709, 719 (2015), quoting from Commonwealth v. Acevedo, 446 Mass. 435, 441 (2006). Moreover, we extend "special deference" where, as here, the judge acting on the motion was also the trial judge. Commonwealth v. Rosario, 460 Mass. 181, 195 (2011), quoting from Commonwealth v. Grace,…