Commonwealth v. Alexander

The defendant was convicted by a jury of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, unlawful possession of burglar’s tools, and safecracking. He appeals under G. L. c. 278, §§ 33A-33G. We consider only those assignments argued. Rule 1:13 of the Appeals Court, 1 Mass. App. Ct. 889 (1972). 1. The

defendant contends that he was denied effective assistance of counsel due to the judge’s refusal to grant a continuance to allow late appointed counsel more time for preparation. “Whether a motion for continuance should be granted lies within the sound discretion of the…