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Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Luis Bautista
Date: 02-07-2025
Case Number: 23-P-1148
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Plaintiff's Attorney: Suffolk County, Massachusetts District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with intimidation of a witness and voolating a restraining order.
In 2010, after a jury trial in the Superior Court, the defendant was convicted of the offenses of intimidation of a witness and violating a restraining order. The evidence at trial established the following: In 2008, the defendant was subject to an abuse prevention order that protected his then minor son, Cristian.[1] While the restraining order was still in effect, the defendant and Cristian encountered each other at Cristian's grandmother's house. Cristian testified that he went to his grandmother's house because a cousin asked him to drop off a hat. Cristian's cousin also told him the defendant would be there and wanted to talk. When Cristian arrived, the defendant pulled him aside and encouraged him to make false reports against his mother for having drugs in her home, which he later did.
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Legal issue Can a new trial be granted based on a witness's recantation of trial testimony when the credibility of the recantation is in doubt?
Headnote
CRIMINAL LAW. MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL. The case involves an appeal against the denial of a motion for a new trial, based on recanted testimony and newly discovered evidence, where the appellant argued that their conviction was unjust due to unreliable witness testimony.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. CREDIBILITY OF WITNESS TESTIMONY. The court addressed the issue of whether the recantation of previous trial testimony by a witness, found to be not credible by the motion judge, constituted sufficient grounds for granting a new trial.
FAMILY LAW. RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATIONS. Discussed the legal implications of violating a restraining order by maintaining contact with the protected person, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the order regardless of how the encounter is initiated.
Key Phrases Denial of motion. Newly discovered evidence. Intimidation of a witness. Restraining order violation. Evidentiary hearing.
In 2010, after a jury trial in the Superior Court, the defendant was convicted of the offenses of intimidation of a witness and violating a restraining order. The evidence at trial established the following: In 2008, the defendant was subject to an abuse prevention order that protected his then minor son, Cristian.[1] While the restraining order was still in effect, the defendant and Cristian encountered each other at Cristian's grandmother's house. Cristian testified that he went to his grandmother's house because a cousin asked him to drop off a hat. Cristian's cousin also told him the defendant would be there and wanted to talk. When Cristian arrived, the defendant pulled him aside and encouraged him to make false reports against his mother for having drugs in her home, which he later did.
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Legal issue Can a new trial be granted based on a witness's recantation of trial testimony when the credibility of the recantation is in doubt?
Headnote
CRIMINAL LAW. MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL. The case involves an appeal against the denial of a motion for a new trial, based on recanted testimony and newly discovered evidence, where the appellant argued that their conviction was unjust due to unreliable witness testimony.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. CREDIBILITY OF WITNESS TESTIMONY. The court addressed the issue of whether the recantation of previous trial testimony by a witness, found to be not credible by the motion judge, constituted sufficient grounds for granting a new trial.
FAMILY LAW. RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATIONS. Discussed the legal implications of violating a restraining order by maintaining contact with the protected person, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the order regardless of how the encounter is initiated.
Key Phrases Denial of motion. Newly discovered evidence. Intimidation of a witness. Restraining order violation. Evidentiary hearing.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Luis Bautista?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Luis Bautista?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, MA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Luis Bautista?
Plaintiff's attorney: Suffolk County, Massachusetts District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Bonston Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Luis Bautista decided?
This case was decided on February 7, 2025.