Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court· 12/4/1990

Commonwealth v. Robertson

Citations

563 N.E.2d 223
408 Mass. 747
1990 Mass. LEXIS 495

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use of firearm supports finding of malice; evidence sufficient to support deliberate premeditation even if killing followed reflection by only few seconds
evidence that defendant was victims’ pimp and had previously severely beaten both victims admissible to show relationship
both concerning evidence relevant to understanding the relationship between the defendant and the victim or victims
defendant hostile toward victim and fought night of murder, helping establish defendant's identity as shooter
allowing prosecutor to draw “reasonable and possible” inference in closing
placement of bullet wound supports jury’s finding of deliberate premeditation

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Judges: Wilkins, Abrams, Nolan, Lynch

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